Description
Donut Revisited brings classic comfort with a modern twist. These golden, fluffy, vanilla-scented donuts are easy to make, endlessly customizable, and sure to steal the spotlight at any gathering.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 3 ½ cups – for structure and softness
- Granulated Sugar: ½ cup – adds sweetness and helps browning
- Active Dry Yeast: 2 ¼ teaspoons – helps dough rise and puff
- Whole Milk: 1 cup (warm) – activates yeast and adds richness
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tablespoons (melted) – creates a tender crumb
- Eggs: 2 large – bind the dough and enrich texture
- Salt: 1 teaspoon – balances sweetness
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – adds warm bakery aroma
- Vegetable Oil: for frying – neutral flavor and high smoke point
- Optional Glaze or Toppings: powdered sugar, chocolate, sprinkles, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Set up a wire rack with paper towels.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with 1 tsp sugar. Let sit until foamy. Add remaining sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt. Mix in flour gradually to form dough.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Oil a bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Assemble the Dish: Roll dough to ½ inch thick. Cut donuts and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry a few at a time, flipping once golden (1 minute per side). Drain on rack.
- Finishing Touches: Glaze or sugar coat while warm. Let set 5–10 minutes.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy fresh and warm, or store for later treats.
Notes
- Use parchment squares for easy transfer before frying
- Double glaze for extra coverage and shine
- Add citrus zest to dough for bright flavor
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg