🍩 Classic Fried Doughnuts (Soft & Fluffy)

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🍩 Classic Fried Doughnuts (Soft & Fluffy)

Here’s a traditional yeast-raised doughnut recipe that gives you bakery-style, light, and fluffy results.

📝 Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 to 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For coating (optional):

  • 1 cup granulated sugar or
  • Powdered sugar or
  • Simple glaze (recipe below)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Activate the yeast

In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2️⃣ Make the dough

Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt. Mix well.
Gradually add flour, 1 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms.

3️⃣ Knead

Knead for 5–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
(If using a stand mixer, knead with a dough hook for about 5 minutes.)

4️⃣ First rise

Place dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let rise 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.

5️⃣ Shape

Roll dough to about ½-inch thickness.
Cut with a doughnut cutter (or a glass + bottle cap for the center).
Place on parchment and let rise again for 30–45 minutes.

6️⃣ Fry

Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry doughnuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Remove and drain on paper towels.

🍯 Simple Glaze (Optional)

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Whisk until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts and let set.

⭐ Tips for Extra Fluffy Doughnuts

  • Don’t over-flour the dough — it should be slightly soft and tacky.
  • Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F.
  • Let dough rise fully — under-proofed doughnuts will be dense.

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