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Easy Doughnut Recipe

Delicious and fluffy homemade doughnuts that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Doughnut Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk warm
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
For Topping
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for a few minutes until smooth.
  5. Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut out doughnuts using a cutter.
Fry the Doughnuts
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Fry the doughnuts in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. Remove from oil and place on a cooling rack to drain excess oil.
Prepare the Topping
  1. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  2. Dip the warm doughnuts into the glaze and let them set on the cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a fun variation, try adding cinnamon to the sugar topping or filling the doughnuts with jam or cream.

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