There’s something undeniably magical about the smell of fresh doughnuts wafting through the kitchen — warm, golden, and just sweet enough to make you smile. Whether you love them glazed, sugar-coated, or stuffed with your favorite filling, these homemade doughnuts are soft, pillowy, and better than anything from the store. Made with simple pantry ingredients, this recipe is perfect for weekend mornings, celebrations, or just because you deserve a treat.
Preparation Time
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
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Rising Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
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Cook Time: 15 minutes
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Total Time: 2 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp active dry yeast
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3 tbsp melted butter
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ tsp salt
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Pinch of cinnamon
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Pinch of nutmeg
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¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
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1 egg
For Frying & Coating:
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Oil for frying
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Sugar for coating
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Optional: jam, custard, or cream for filling
Instructions
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Activate Yeast:
In a small bowl, mix warm milk with sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy. -
Make Dough:
In a large bowl, mix flour, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg. Add egg and melted butter. Pour in the yeast mixture and knead until smooth and elastic (8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a stand mixer). -
First Rise:
Cover the dough and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour). -
Shape Doughnuts:
Roll out dough to ½ inch thick. Cut using doughnut cutters or a glass + bottle cap for the hole. For filled ones, cut into circles without holes. -
Second Rise:
Place shaped doughnuts on parchment paper, cover, and let rise again for 30–45 minutes. -
Fry:
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts in batches until golden brown (1–2 mins per side). Drain on paper towels. -
Coat or Fill:
Roll warm doughnuts in sugar. For filled ones, let cool slightly, then pipe in jam or cream.
These soft and fluffy doughnuts are the ultimate homemade treat — golden on the outside, tender on the inside, and endlessly customizable. Whether you roll them in sugar, stuff them with cream, or enjoy them plain and warm, they’re sure to bring joy to every bite. Once you try them fresh from your own kitchen, you’ll never want store-bought again!