Homemade Donuts
These homemade donuts taste just as good as any cake donut from a bakery, but you can make them at home in just 15 minutes!
Prep: 13 minutes
Cook: 2 minutes
Ready in: 15 minutes
Servings: 35 donuts
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups (176grams) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) buttermilk
- 1/4 cup (50grams) granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp (42grams) melted butter
- 3 – 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For Coating
- 1/3 cup (66grams) granulated sugar
Instructions
1. Heat about 1/2-inch of oil in a large saute pan or pot over medium heat until it reaches 355 degrees F (watch it closely as it heats). Meanwhile, prepare the donut dough.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk and melted butter. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the flour mixture and use a fork to gently stir until just combined (avoid overworking the dough).
4. Roll the dough into balls about 1/2 tablespoon in size. Once the oil is hot enough, fry about half of the dough balls at a time.
5. Fry until the bottom is golden brown, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown as well.
6. Carefully remove the donuts using a spider strainer or metal tongs and drain them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet.
7. Place 1/3 cup of sugar in a dish and roll the donuts in the sugar to coat. Repeat with the remaining dough.
Notes:
- Tip: In drier climates, you may need to add a little extra buttermilk (about 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon total) to help the dough come together.
- Variations: Consider coating the fried donuts in cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or a vanilla glaze for different flavors.
- Use a thermometer to ensure the oil reaches and maintains 355 degrees F for proper frying.
- Important: Fry the donut holes in batches to maintain the oil temperature; overcrowding lowers the temperature and affects frying quality.
- These donuts are best enjoyed within a few hours of frying for optimal freshness.
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