Homemade Yeast Doughnuts – Fluffy, Golden & Bakery-Style at Home

If you’re dreaming of pillowy soft, golden doughnuts just like the ones from your favorite bakery, this easy homemade yeast doughnut recipe is for you! Made with simple pantry staples, these treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon pick-me-up.

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 Ingredients

•  3 cups all-purpose flour

•  2 tbsp butter (softened)

•  1 cup warm milk

•  5 tbsp sugar

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•  7 g active dry yeast (or 1 packet)

•  A pinch of salt

•  Optional: 1 egg (for extra richness)

 Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast

1. Warm the milk slightly (not hot).

2. Add sugar and yeast, stir gently, and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.

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2. Make the Dough

1. In a large bowl, mix flour and salt.

2. Add the yeast mixture, butter, and (optional) egg.

3. Knead the dough until smooth and elastic (about 8–10 minutes).

4. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled.

3. Shape and Fry

1. Roll out dough to ~½ inch thickness.

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2. Cut into doughnut shapes and place on a tray.

3. Let rise again for 30 minutes.

4. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry doughnuts until golden on both sides.

5. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar or dip in glaze.

 Time & Yield

• Prep time: 20 minutes

• Rising time: 1½ hours

• Frying time: 10 minutes

• Yields: ~12–15 doughnuts

 Pro Tips

• For extra softness, add 1 tbsp cornstarch to the flour.

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• Glaze with vanilla icing or dip in melted chocolate for bakery flair.

• Freeze unfried dough rings for future batches.

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