Perfect Sugar Donuts Recipe
Learn how to make the most delicious and perfect sugar donuts right at home. These fluffy, sweet treats are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 16 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2½ tsp dry active yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Frying:
- Corn oil
Instructions
- Let the yeast mixture froth up – In a large measuring cup, combine warm milk, dry active yeast, and granulated sugar. Whisk and let it froth for 5-10 minutes.
- Add all dough ingredients into your stand mixer – Combine flour, sugar, salt, butter, eggs, vanilla, and frothy yeast. Mix until dough forms.
- Let the dough rise – Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled.
- Roll, cut, and rise the dough again – Roll out dough, cut into circles, and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Fry the donuts and cover in sugar – Heat oil, fry donuts until golden, then coat in granulated sugar.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for frying.
- Do not overcrowd the pot when frying the donuts.
- These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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