Super Easy Doughnuts
About This Recipe
Craving doughnuts but short on time? These super easy doughnuts come together in minutes with simple ingredients and no yeast or rising time required. Just mix, shape, fry, and enjoy a batch of soft, golden, and slightly crispy doughnuts dusted with sugar or your favorite topping.
Ideal for beginners or when you need a last-minute dessert, these doughnuts can be made with or without a doughnut cutter. They’re best served warm with coffee, tea, or a cold glass of milk.
Instructions
Mix dry ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour into dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.
Shape the doughnuts
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently roll to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut into rounds with a doughnut cutter or shape by hand.
Fry the doughnuts
Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry doughnuts in batches for 1–2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Coat and serve
While still warm, roll the doughnuts in granulated sugar. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for coating)