Homemade Fried Donuts
Classic homemade donuts, crispy outside and fluffy inside. Roll out the dough, cut into rings, deep-fry until golden, and coat in sugar while warm.
Ingredients
Batter
- All-purpose flour110g
- Sugar50g
- Salt1g
- Milk powder4g
- Baking powder3g
- Vanilla extractA little
- Eggs1
Frying & Coating
- Cooking oilAs needed
- SugarAs needed
Directions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, beat one egg well, then add the sugar and salt and mix.
- 2
Sift in the all-purpose flour, milk powder, baking powder, and vanilla extract, then mix gently until it forms a single ball of dough.
- 3
Put the dough in a plastic bag and let it rest for 15–20 minutes.
- 4
Lightly dust the work surface with flour and roll out the dough to about 1cm thick.
- 5
Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter, or a large cup and a small cup for the hole.
- 6
Let the shaped dough rest briefly again before frying so it doesn't shrink.
- 7
Carefully lower the dough into oil heated to about 170°C (340°F) and fry until golden brown.
- 8
Drain the fried donuts on paper towels, then coat them in sugar while still warm to finish.
Tips
Resting the dough for 15–20 minutes before frying keeps the donuts from shrinking in the oil. Coat them in sugar right after frying while hot so it sticks well.