Fluffy, Golden Rings of Joy

Why Homemade Beats the Shop

🍩 Pillowy-soft texture that stays fresh for hours
✨ Customizable glazes – vanilla, chocolate, or fun sprinkles
💃 Surprisingly easy with this foolproof method
🏡 Your kitchen will smell like a bakery

Ingredients

Dough

3½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
⅓ cup (65g) granulated sugar
1 packet (2¼ tsp) instant yeast
1 tsp salt
1 cup (240ml) warm milk (110°F/43°C)
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Glaze

2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
¼ cup (60ml) milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

For Frying

4 cups vegetable oil
Thermometer (ideal)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Make the Dough (15 min + rise)

1. Whisk flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
2. Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
3. Knead 5-7 minutes until smooth (stand mixer with dough hook works great).
4. Cover and let rise 1-1½ hours until doubled.

2. Shape & Proof (20 min)

1. Roll dough ½-inch thick on floured surface.
2. Cut with 3-inch and 1-inch round cutters (for rings).
3. Place on parchment, cover, and proof 30-45 minutes until puffy.

3. Fry to Perfection (3 min)

1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a heavy pot.
2. Fry 2-3 doughnuts at a time, 60 seconds per side.
3. Drain on wire rack over paper towels.

4. Glaze While Warm

1. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth.
2. Dip warm doughnuts, then let excess drip off.

Pro Tips

🌡 Oil temp matters: Too hot = burnt outside, raw inside
⏳ No yeast? Use 2 tsp baking powder + ½ tsp baking soda for cake doughnuts
🍯 Glaze variations: Add cocoa powder, citrus zest, or maple syrup
🔄 Leftovers? Refresh in air fryer at 300°F (150°C) for 2 minutes

Serving Suggestions

☕ Perfect with cold milk or hot coffee
🎉 Fun for birthday breakfasts
🍓 Dip in chocolate and add sprinkles for parties

“Once you try homemade, you’ll never go back to store-bought!” ✨

Storage: Best eaten same day, but keeps 2 days in airtight container.