How to Make Donuts (Recipe + Photos)🍩

According to Saednews, A soft, fluffy, and classic fried donut recipe with simple ingredients and detailed preparation steps.

⏱ Preparation Time

• Total time: About 2 hours

• Includes dough resting and frying

🧾 Ingredients

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Activate the yeast

• Bring all ingredients to room temperature.

• Sift the flour and set aside.

• Mix warm water and warm milk.

• Dissolve 1 tablespoon of sugar in the warm water.

• Sprinkle yeast over the mixture and stir gently.

• Cover and let it sit for about 10 minutes until foamy.

2. Prepare the dough

• In a separate bowl, mix:

  • eggs

  • softened butter

  • salt

  • remaining sugar

  • milk

• Add the activated yeast mixture and combine.

• Add flour in three stages, mixing gradually.

• Knead well until the dough comes together.

• Transfer to a floured surface and knead until smooth and shiny.

3. First proofing

• Place dough in a lightly greased bowl.

• Cover with plastic wrap.

• Let it rest for 45–60 minutes until it doubles in size.

• Test: press a finger into the dough—if the indentation slowly returns, it is ready.

4. Shape the donuts

• Knead briefly to release air.

• Divide dough into 40–50 g portions.

• Shape into smooth balls.

• Flatten slightly with your hand.

• Place on parchment paper and lightly flour the surface.

• Cut a small hole in the center of each donut.

• Reuse scraps to make additional donuts.

5. Second proofing

• Cover donuts with a damp cloth.

• Let rest for 15 minutes.

6. Frying

• Heat oil in a small pot over medium-low heat.

• Carefully place donuts into hot oil.

• Spoon hot oil over donuts to help them puff.

• Fry for 5–6 minutes, turning until golden brown.

• Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

🍩 Serving & Decoration

Donuts can be enjoyed in several ways:

• Coated with powdered sugar

• Rolled in granulated sugar

• Dipped in melted chocolate

• Decorated with sprinkles

• Filled with cream (optional)

💡 Important Tips

• Use fresh yeast; if it doesn’t activate, do not continue.

• Use bread flour or a mix with bread flour for better texture.

• Proper kneading is essential for fluffy donuts.

• Do not skip resting time—this affects puffiness.

• In winter, dough rises slower; in summer, faster.

• Let fried donuts rest on a rack before placing on paper towels.

• Cracking during frying usually means insufficient resting time.

❄ Storage Tips

• Best eaten fresh.

• Can be frozen for later use.

• Reheat in oven or microwave.