These homemade doughnuts are everything a doughnut should be—crispy on the outside, airy and pillowy on the inside, and lightly sweet with a golden-brown finish. Whether you glaze them, sugar them, or fill them with cream or jam, they’re guaranteed to become your new obsession.
No more dry, cakey imitations. These are the real deal—yeast-raised doughnuts that rival any bakery. Let’s make breakfast (or dessert) legendary.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk (for extra richness)
- 2¾ to 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Neutral oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Coating:
- Granulated sugar (for tossing)
- Or glaze of your choice (vanilla, chocolate, maple, etc.)
- Optional fillings: pastry cream, jelly, Nutella