Doughnuts 😊😍

🍩 Delicious Homemade Doughnuts – Soft, Fluffy, and Irresistible! 😊😍

If you’ve ever craved that perfect, melt-in-your-mouth doughnut, this recipe is a MUST-TRY. These homemade doughnuts are light, airy, and coated in a sweet glaze or dusted with sugar. They’re perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of the day!

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Doughnuts:

  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet) 🧑‍🍳
  • ¾ cup warm milk (110°F or 45°C) 🥛
  • 1/3 cup sugar 🍬
  • 2 tbsp melted butter 🧈
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract ✨
  • 2 large eggs 🥚
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
  • ½ tsp salt 🧂
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional for flavor) 🌰
  • Vegetable oil for frying (canola or sunflower oil works great) 🌿

For the Glaze:

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar 🍚
  • 2 tbsp milk 🥛
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract ✨
  • Pinch of salt 🧂

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough:

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with 1 tsp sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, salt, and nutmeg (if using).
  3. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Mix to form a soft dough.
  4. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes on a floured surface, until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.

2️⃣ Shape the Doughnuts:

  1. Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about ½ inch (1 cm) thickness.
  2. Use a round cutter or glass to cut out the doughnuts. For the holes, use a smaller cutter (or bottle cap).
  3. Place the doughnuts and holes on a floured baking sheet and let them rest for 15-20 minutes.

3️⃣ Fry the Doughnuts:

  1. Heat about 2-3 inches of oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Fry the doughnuts in batches, carefully placing them in the hot oil. Fry for about 1 minute per side, or until golden brown.
  3. Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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