Soft Golden Homemade Donuts

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🍩 Soft & Golden Homemade Donuts

No fancy tools • No long rising • Just pure comfort

✨ Introduction

There’s something magical about homemade donuts — soft on the inside, lightly crisp on the outside, and coated in sweetness that melts in your mouth. These donuts are made for real kitchens, not bakeries. No complicated steps, no special equipment, and no waiting all day.

Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or late-night cravings… once you try them, you’ll keep coming back for more 🤍

🧾 Ingredients

For the Donut Dough

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2¼ tsp instant yeast
  • ½ cup warm milk (not hot)
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)

For Coating (Choose One)

  • Powdered sugar
  • Cinnamon + sugar
  • Chocolate glaze
  • Honey drizzle

🥣 Instructions

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast.
Let it sit for 5–8 minutes until foamy.

Step 2: Make the Dough

Add egg, melted butter, vanilla, salt, and flour.
Mix until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Knead

Knead for 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Cover and rest for 30–40 minutes (no long rising needed!).

Step 4: Shape the Donuts

Roll out dough (½ inch thick).
Cut using a donut cutter or glass + bottle cap.

Step 5: Fry

Heat oil to medium heat.
Fry donuts until golden brown on both sides.
Remove and drain on paper towels.

Step 6: Coat & Enjoy

While warm, coat with sugar, glaze, or chocolate 🍫

🍩 Methods (Ways to Enjoy These Donuts)

✔ Classic sugar-coated
✔ Cinnamon sugar donuts
✔ Chocolate glazed
✔ Filled with jam or cream
✔ Honey-drizzled
✔ Powdered sugar dusted

You can even bake them at 180°C (350°F) for 12–15 minutes for a lighter version!

📜 History of Donuts

Donuts have been loved for centuries!
Originally brought to America by Dutch settlers as “olykoeks” (oil cakes), they evolved into the fluffy ring-shaped treats we adore today. Over time, donuts became a symbol of comfort, celebration, and homemade love ❤️

🧁 Formation & Texture

✔ Soft inside
✔ Light and airy crumb
✔ Golden crispy outside
✔ Sweet but not heavy

Perfect balance every time!

❤️ Why People Love This Recipe

• No fancy equipment
• Beginner-friendly
• Quick and easy
• Budget-friendly
• Perfect for family moments
• Always turns out soft

Once you make these, store-bought donuts won’t compare!

🥰 Conclusion

These homemade donuts are proof that simple ingredients make the best memories. Whether you’re making them for breakfast, guests, or just because… they never disappoint.

💬 Try them once, and you’ll be making them forever!

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✔ A printable recipe card
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