Recipe 

Servings: 12-16 donuts (depending on size)

Portion Size: 1 donut per serving

Preparation Time: 30 minutes (mixing, kneading, and allowing dough to rise)

Cooking Time: 15-20 minutes (frying donuts, followed by glazing and topping)

Ingredients 

For the Dough 

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)   

• ¼ cup warm water   

• ¾ cup warm milk   

• ¼ cup granulated sugar   

• 2 large eggs   

• 5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened   

• ½ tsp salt   

• 4 cups all-purpose flour   

For Frying 

• Oil (vegetable or canola)   

For the Glaze  

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar   

• 3 tbsp milk   

• 1 tsp vanilla extract   

Optional Toppings 

• Sprinkles   

• Chocolate ganache   

• Cinnamon sugar

**Equipment Needed**   

- Large mixing bowl   

- Rolling pin   

- Donut cutter (or round cutter and small round for the center)   

- Deep fryer or large pot   

- Slotted spoon   

- Wire rack   

- Mixing spoon or whisk 

Instructions 

Activate Yeast 

• In a bowl, mix the warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp of sugar.  

• Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until it’s foamy.   

Prepare Dough 

•  In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, eggs, butter, salt, and the yeast mixture.  

• Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.   

• Knead the Dough 

• On a floured surface, knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.  

• Place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1–2 hours or until it doubles in size.   

Shape the Donuts 

• Roll the dough to about ½ inch thick. Use a donut cutter to cut out shapes,I used cookie cutter of different sizes,  re-rolling scraps as needed. 

•  Place the donuts on parchment paper, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.   

Fry the Donuts   

• Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C). I used flat surface pan for extra space for even frying. Fry the donuts a few at a time, about 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.   

Prepare the Glaze   

• In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.  

• Dip the slightly cooled donuts in the glaze and let excess drip off.  

• Add sprinkles or toppings if desired.  

Tips for Perfect Donuts 

• Ensure the yeast is fresh and water/milk is warm, not hot, to activate properly.   

• Use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature for consistent frying.   

• Allow enough resting time for the dough to rise properly for fluffy donuts.   

• Don’t overcrowd the fryer; this ensures even cooking.   

• Use flat surface thick pan for extra space for even frying