Description
Soft and fluffy homemade sugar donuts fried until golden and rolled in sweet granulated sugar. These classic donuts are simple, nostalgic, and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup granulated sugar for coating
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Roll dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into donut shapes.
- Fry donuts in small batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove from oil, drain briefly, and roll in granulated sugar while warm.
- Serve fresh.
Notes
- Maintain steady oil temperature for even frying.
- Do not overmix dough.
- Roll in sugar while donuts are warm for best coating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: sugar donuts, easy homemade donuts, classic fried donuts, old fashioned sugar donuts