Homemade Doughnuts from Scratch

There's nothing quite like a warm doughnut straight from the kitchen. Here's how to make them at home with ingredients you probably already have.

Ingredients

• 1 tsp active dry yeast
• 1 cup warm milk
• 3 tbs sugar
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• ½ tsp salt
• Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Activate the yeast — Dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the dough — Mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg yolks, and butter. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. First rise — Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled.
4. Shape — Roll out to ½-inch thickness and cut with a doughnut cutter (or two round cutters).
5. Second rise — Place on a floured tray, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
6. Fry — Heat oil to 175°C (350°F). Fry doughnuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
7. Glaze or dust — Toss in cinnamon sugar or dip in a simple glaze (icing sugar + milk).

Tips

• Don't skip the second rise — it's what makes them fluffy.
• Use a thermometer to keep the oil temperature steady.
• These are best eaten the same day!

Enjoy your homemade doughnuts 🍩