Homemade Doughnuts

Name: Homemade Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: For 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For Main:; 1 egg; ½ cup milk; ½ cup sugar; 1 tsp vanilla essence; ¼ cup warm water; 1 tbsp instant yeast; 3 cups all-purpose flour (maida); 50 g butter (or margarine); Oil – for deep frying

By Alishba Hamza

Non-Veg

Serving: 6
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Ready in: 30 minutes

Cuisine: American Course: Snacks Skill Level: medium
(5 / 5)

These homemade doughnuts are soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden fried – just like bakery-style! Made with a simple yeast dough using flour, milk, egg, sugar, and butter, these doughnuts are melt-in-your-mouth delicious. You can glaze them with chocolate, dust with powdered sugar, or coat in cinnamon sugar for the ultimate treat. A must-try easy doughnut recipe that’s perfect for tea-time, kids’ parties, or whenever your sweet cravings hit!

Ingredients

Main

1 egg

½ cup milk

½ cup sugar

1 tsp vanilla essence

¼ cup warm water

1 tbsp instant yeast

3 cups all-purpose flour (maida)

50 g butter (or margarine)

Oil – for deep frying

Step by step method

Step 1

In a bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, sugar, and vanilla essence until the sugar dissolves. Set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix warm water, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Cover and let it rest for 10 minutes until foamy.

Step 3

In a large bowl, add flour and butter. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingers until crumbly.

Step 4

Add the yeast mixture and the egg mixture into the flour. Mix well until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Transfer to a floured counter and knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Step 6

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 7

Once risen, divide the dough into small balls or desired shapes.

Step 8

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium flame. Fry the dough balls in batches until golden brown on all sides.

Step 9

Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Serve warm – you can dust with powdered sugar, drizzle with honey, or enjoy plain.

Tips & variations

Knead well – A smooth, elastic dough ensures fluffy doughnuts.
Customize the topping – Roll in cinnamon sugar, coat with glaze, or dip in chocolate for variety.