Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Perfect Sugar Donuts! These fluffy, golden treats are a nostalgic favorite that can brighten any occasion—from cozy breakfasts to sweet dessert cravings. With a chewy texture and a sweet sugar coating, they are irresistibly delicious and easy to make at home. Imagine biting into one while it’s still warm, coated in sugar, and paired perfectly with your morning coffee. This recipe yields 16 mouthwatering donuts that are perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying all by yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2½ tsp dry active yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Corn oil for frying
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, dry yeast, and sugar in a bowl; let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a stand mixer, mix flour, remaining sugar, salt, butter, egg, egg yolks, and vanilla. Add activated yeast mixture; mix on low until combined then knead on medium for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thickness and cut donuts using a donut cutter.
- Fry donuts in preheated oil at 350°F for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Coat warm donuts in granulated sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg