Here’s a classic recipe for soft, fluffy homemade doughnuts you can make from scratch — perfect for frying and glazing or topping as you like!
Classic Homemade Doughnuts Recipe
Makes: About 12 doughnuts
Prep Time: 2 hours (including rising)
Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
Total Time: ~2 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F/43°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- Vegetable oil, for frying (about 2–3 inches deep)
For the Glaze (optional):
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract