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Homemade Sugar Donuts

Homemade Sugar Donuts

Imagine the irresistible aroma of freshly fried dough, lightly crisp on the outside, incredibly soft and airy within, generously coated in shimmering granulated sugar. Crafting your own Homemade Sugar Donuts is a culinary challenge worth mastering, offering a superior taste and texture that no store-bought version can replicate.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 105-115°F
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar, plus a pinch for yeast activatio
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 6-8 cups neutral oil for frying
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for coating

Method
 

  1. Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, yeast, and a pinch of sugar; let it sit until foamy.
  2. Prepare the dough by mixing the activated yeast mixture with sugar, egg, butter, vanilla, and salt, then gradually adding flour.
  3. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
  4. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
  5. Shape the donuts by rolling out the dough and cutting it into donut shapes.
  6. Let the shaped donuts rise until puffy.
  7. Heat oil to 350-360°F in a deep pot and fry donuts until golden brown.
  8. Coat the warm donuts in granulated sugar.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Reheat gently in an oven or microwave to enjoy again.