Why wait for the 'Hot & Ready' sign to go on at the donut shop across the block? Even if you are not a professional chef the time has come to make the donuts by yourself. This indulgence is a lot healthier when you make it yourself. And there's nothing more satisfying than making your own donut and having a warm fresh batch of them. That was the first time the kids and I made this homemade glazed donut and believe me, I kept hearing why I have not made it before on a rainy day. Well now we do it all the time and you can do it too!

Best Donut Recipe

Honestly I have come to believe that the most delicious donuts are those that are prepared in the most natural way possible and this would mean using the most natural ingredients as possible. Donut recipes easy will tell you how to prepare the donut dough and fry the donuts and the donut holes to golden brown. Once you do them, you'll be prompted to prepare them all the time!

Homemade Donut Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – After all, what donut doesn't start with flour for its base?
  • Active dry yeast – It's time to get our donuts high!
  • Whole milk – It has to be warmed to exactly 110F. That is where your cooking thermometer comes in handy!
  • Sugar – Apart from this, do you think that donuts get so sweet on their own?
  • Eggs – incorporating 2 big ones will assist to hold the other components with each other.
  • Butter – But use unsalted butter you melt and incorporated the rich flavor into the donut batter.
  • Vanilla extract – To enhance the taste of your donuts go get yourself the real vanilla extract you will taste superb donuts.
  • Salt – Just a pinch!
  • Nutmeg – Makes these lovely donuts taste even better!
  • Vegetable oil – So that you can fry these babies up.
  • Donut Glaze Recipe – Customize it like using confectioner's sugar, heavy cream, and a little extra vanilla extract for that great frosting on donuts.

Easy Donut Recipe

This yeast donut recipe might look a bit long but are products that you probably have in your kitchen currently. The prep takes some time, but most of it happily spent while waiting for your donut dough to rise. After you have the dough prepared it only takes few minutes to fry your donuts.

How to prepare Homemade Donuts from Scratch

  1. Make dough from warm milk, yeast and sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine eggs, butter, vanilla, nutmeg, salt and part of the flour. Beat and add the remaining flour till it forms dough.
  3. Dust flour on a surface, roll dough into a ball.
  4. Grease another bowl, place dough, cover and let rise for 2 hours.
  5. Punch down dough, roll out and cut donuts.
  6. Heat oil in a pot, fry donuts for one minute each on both sides.
  7. Drain on wire racks, make glaze, and enjoy!

Recipe and Helpful Advice for The Finest Donuts Ever

  • Patience pays! Allow dough to rise fully before cooking.
  • Flour the surface well, but not too much to avoid affecting flavor when frying.
  • Don't forget to make donut holes!
  • Glaze donuts while they're still warm, except for thick chocolate frosting.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can You Explain How To Prepare Donut Batter at Home?

This glazed donut recipe is easy to follow because you only need to make donut batter from scratch using basic ingredients you likely have in your kitchen.

Which type of flour should be used for making donuts?

All-purpose flour is recommended for this recipe, making it easier to make homemade donuts. It leaves the texture soft as the yeast works to make it rise.

How to Cook Donuts

Deep frying is best for round donuts. After letting the dough rise, it only takes about 5 minutes to fry your donuts and prepare the glaze.

Are donuts fried or baked?

Donuts can be baked or fried. This recipe uses the frying method.

Which type of oil is recommended for use in frying donuts?

Vegetable oil is best for frying donuts. It has a light color, almost no taste, and heats up quickly to the right temperature.

How Long to Fry Donuts

Fry each donut for one minute on each side when oil reaches 375F.

How to fry donuts without a deep fryer?

Use a deep stock pot or Dutch oven to contain the oil and allow easy frying of the donuts.

Why are my donuts not cooked inside?

Ensure oil temperature is exactly 375F. If too hot, the outside browns fast while the inside remains underdone.

Why are my donuts so dark?

If dough temperature is too high, yeast ferments automatically, resulting in a grained surface and darker color when fried.

Why do donuts get hard?

Improper storage can cause donuts to become undesirably hard.

What toppings can be put on Donuts?

After mastering glazed donuts, try sprinkles, crumbled cookies, chocolate chips, bacon, caramel, chocolate frosting, and more.

How to Store Donuts

Store in a pastry box or bag for a day. Don't cover with plastic as it makes the donuts wet.

How Long Do Donuts Last?

Homemade donuts can be stored for 3 to 4 days in the fridge or at room temperature if sealed. They taste best when eaten the same day they're prepared.

Can You Freeze Donuts?

Yes, you can freeze donuts. Cool them first and don't glaze them. They will last for a few months. Glazed donuts can also be frozen but may stick together.

How to Reheat Donuts?

Place frozen donuts on an ungreased baking sheet, cover lightly with foil, and warm at 350F for 10-15 minutes.