Buttery Homemade Donuts: You’ll Fall in Love with This Recipe

These buttery homemade donuts are absolutely finger-licking good! You won’t be able to eat just one, and they pair perfectly with a fresh cup of coffee for an afternoon treat. Give this delicious recipe a try—let’s get baking!

Ingredients for Buttery Homemade Donuts:

• 3 tbsp milk;
• 3 tbsp boiling water;
• 1 tsp active dry yeast;
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (approx. 230g);
• 3 tbsp granulated sugar;
• 1 egg;
• 2 tbsp cold butter, cubed;
• Vegetable oil for frying;
• 1 pinch of salt;
• 1/3 cup melted butter (for the glaze);
• 2 cups powdered sugar;
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract;
• 4 tbsp hot water (or as needed for consistency).

How to Prepare Buttery Homemade Donuts:

1. In a small pitcher or glass, mix the milk and boiling water.
2. Add one teaspoon of this warm mixture to the sugar and yeast in a small bowl.
3. Stir gently and let it sit in a warm spot until the yeast is foamy.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, the rest of the granulated sugar, and salt.
5. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside.
6. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the egg.
7. Add the yeast mixture, egg, vanilla, and remaining liquids to the flour mixture. Mix well for about 5 minutes until you have a smooth dough.
8. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5–10 minutes until elastic and small air bubbles form under the surface.
9. Place the dough back into the bowl, cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise for about one hour, or until doubled in size.
10. Once risen, transfer the dough to a workstation and divide it into 4 pieces.
11. Roll into strips, shape into donuts by connecting the ends, and place them on a baking sheet.
12. Let them rise slightly while you heat the oil to 350°F (180°C) in a large, deep pot.
13. Fry the donuts for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
14. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
15. Once slightly cooled, dip them in your glaze or dust with powdered sugar.
16. Enjoy!

A Quick Tip:

Fry only a few donuts at a time to keep the oil temperature stable and prevent them from sticking together. This recipe is perfect for kids’ parties or afternoon tea with friends.

Did You Know?

Buttered donuts are a sophisticated twist on the classic fried dough. The term “donut” was first recorded in 1809, originally spelled “doughnut,” and referred to fried bits of sweetened dough.

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