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    Homemade Donuts Recipe

    Published: May 17, 2023 · Modified: Dec 29, 2025 by Maria Doss · This post may contain affiliate links · 171 Comments

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    This Homemade Donuts recipe is mega popular! Ultra soft, light, airy and they are sinfully addictive. I have provided countless tips and tricks to achieve the most amazing doughnuts you'll ever make at home. It's as light as biting into a cloud!

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    5 STAR REVIEWS

    From Mags: "OMG!!!! first try absolutely amazing. Totally delicious. Thank you for sharing. Had to use instant yeast but worked perfectly" ★★★★★

    From Cynthia: "These by far are the best donuts I have ever made. I've tried other recipes but ended up with dense not good donuts. I will make these again" ★★★★★

    From Rachel: "I make these almost everyday 🙂 I'm a baker and have eaten and made so many donuts! This recipe is the best because its light, not greasy and blows everyone away. Other bakeries go for brioche, but they are so much denser and more bread like! These are soft and memorable! ★★★★★

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    These are seriously the best homemade glazed doughnuts you’ll ever make at home! Soft, light, and airy—just like Krispy Kreme doughnuts—but even better fresh out of your own kitchen. Finished with a sweet, thin glaze that melts in your mouth. So good, you’ll want to make them again and again!

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    • 5 STAR REVIEWS
    • Donut Ingredients
    • Should I glaze the donuts hot or cold?
    • Can you freeze donuts?
    • Homemade Donuts Recipe
    • How to make donuts at home step by step with pictures
    • What is the best temperature to deep fry donuts?
    • What are some common mistakes to avoid when making homemade donuts
    • How to make a donut glaze with powdered sugar?
    • Donut Glaze Variations
    • How to cut donut shapes without a donut cutter?
    • Helpful tips
    • How to store leftover homemade donuts?
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More tasty treats

    Donut Ingredients

    Scroll down to the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and amounts.

    • Milk: The amount of milk in your doughnut dough has a direct impact on texture. Using too little milk results in a firmer, drier dough, which produces denser doughnuts—far from the soft, pillowy texture we're aiming for. For best results, use full-fat whole milk, which adds richness, moisture, and a tender crumb thanks to its higher fat content.
    • Butter: Butter contributes both fat and moisture to the dough. When heated, the water in butter turns to steam, helping lift the dough from the inside and creating that light, airy interior. The fat also tenderizes the dough, resulting in a softer crumb and a richer flavor.
    • Yeast: Fresh, active yeast is key to well-risen doughnuts. Yeast is a living organism that feeds on sugar and creates carbon dioxide, which causes the dough to rise. To keep it active and extend its shelf life, store your yeast in the freezer in an airtight container, and always check expiration dates before making yeast donuts.
    • Eggs: Eggs should always be brought to room temperature before mixing into the dough. Cold eggs can shock the dough and slow down yeast activity, which can lead to poor rising and a denser final texture. Room temperature eggs also incorporate more evenly for better structure.
    • All-Purpose Flour: All-purpose flour offers just the right balance of protein (10–11%) to create structure without developing too much gluten. Unlike bread flour, which has a higher protein content (12–14%) and can make the yeast donut dough tough, all-purpose flour keeps the doughnuts soft, fluffy, and tender—ideal for that melt-in-your-mouth bite.
    • Nutmeg: Nutmeg adds that signature warm, nostalgic flavor found in classic yeast-risen doughnuts. For best results, avoid pre-ground nutmeg, which loses its potency quickly. Instead, use whole nutmeg and grate it fresh—just a small amount goes a long way in enhancing the flavor.
    • Oil for Frying: Use a neutral oil like vegetable or canola oil for frying. Avoid oils with low smoke points, like olive oil or unrefined coconut oil—they can burn easily, change the color and texture, and give your doughnuts an off taste.

    Should I glaze the donuts hot or cold?

    Glaze your homemade doughnuts while they’re warm but cool enough to handle. This helps the glaze stick evenly and form a smooth, thin coating. If the yeast doughnuts are too hot, the glaze will melt and run off; if too cool, it won’t adhere properly.

    Can you freeze donuts?

    Yes, you can freeze donuts! Unglazed donuts freeze best since the glaze can melt or become sticky when thawed. Here’s everything you need to know about freezing donuts properly.

    How to freeze donuts without glaze?

    Let the fried doughnuts cool completely, then wrap each one tightly in plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn. Place the wrapped doughnuts in a freezer-safe bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 2 months.

    How to glaze frozen donuts?

    Let frozen donuts thaw at room temperature for 1–2 hours until soft but still cool. Warm in the microwave for 10–15 seconds—just until warm, not hot. Dip into glaze, let excess drip off, then place on a wire rack to set before serving.

    Can you freeze glazed donuts?

    Yes, you can freeze glazed doughnuts, but keep in mind the glaze may melt or become sticky during thawing. For the best texture and flavor, freeze doughnuts unglazed, then apply fresh glaze right before serving for that perfect finish.

    3 glazed donuts on a white plate.

    Homemade Donuts Recipe

    This Homemade Donuts recipe is mega popular! Ultra soft, light, airy and they are sinfully addictive. I have provided countless tips and tricks to achieve the most amazing doughnuts you'll ever make. It's as light as biting into a cloud.
    4.2 from 200 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 hours hours
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Rising time: 2 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 4 hours hours 55 minutes minutes
    Servings: 25 doughnuts
    Calories: 120kcal
    Author: Maria Doss
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    Ingredients

    • 1 and ½ cups milk, lukewarm (whole milk or 2%)
    • 1 stick unsalted butter ( ½ cup ), room temperature
    • 4 and ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
    • 3 large eggs, room temperature
    • 6 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 and ½ teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
    • 5 cups + ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, divided
    • additional flour for dusting
    • vegetable oil, for deep frying

    Glaze

    • 3 cups confectioners sugar
    • 5 to 6 tablespoons water
    • 1 and ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 pinches salt

    Instructions

    To make doughnuts

    • Combine first 7 ingredients (milk through nutmeg) and 2 cups all purpose flour in the bowl of your stand mixer. Beat on medium speed with a flat beater for 2-3 minutes (dough will look like slightly curdled cake batter).
    • Add remaining all purpose flour ( 3 cups + ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons ) and switch to a dough hook, knead on medium speed for additional 3 minutes (dough will be very soft).
      Remove bowl from the mixer, scrape the sides of the bowl and cover bowl with a clean kitchen towel and place in the warmest spot in your kitchen. Let dough rise for about 1 ½ hours or until doubled in size.
      Pro tip: Soft dough equals soft doughnuts. Do not be tempted to mix in more flour!
    • Dust working surface liberally with all purpose flour, Dump dough and dust flour on top. Gently roll into ½ to ¾th inch thick, cut circles with a doughnut cutter
    • Place doughnuts and holes on two lightly floured cookie sheets, spacing about an inch apart. Cover with a kitchen towel, let rise again for 45 - 60 minutes. 
    • Line a large baking sheet with paper towels and place a wire rack on top. 
    • When ready to fry, add vegetable oil in a large dutch oven until comes to about 2-inches height. Place over medium high heat until 330 to 340 degrees (use a deep fry thermometer , refer notes if you do not own one). Deep fry about 4 doughnuts at a time (do not overcrowd the pan), until golden brown on both sides (45-60 seconds per side). Remove doughnuts onto the cooling rack.
      Tip: How do you know if the oil is ready? Pinch a small piece of dough and add into the oil. It should take about a minute to get golden in color.
      Pro Tip - Deep fry only until pale golden and not any darker!  Letting the homemade donuts brown will form a crusty outside, but not the light texture we are aiming for. 
    • Repeat until all doughnuts and holes have been fried. 

    Glaze doughnuts

    • In a medium bowl, whisk all glaze ingredients until smooth. Begin by adding 5 tablespoons water and then a touch more if glaze seems thick. 
    • Working with one doughnut at a time, dip one side of each doughnut into the glaze and return to the wire rack. 
      Let glaze set for about 20 minutes before serving. We never wait that long around here 😊
    • These soft glazed doughnuts are best eaten hot!!! However, to enjoy them later (but not more than a day) microwave one doughnut for 7 seconds.

    Notes

    Luke warm - An easy way to check without a thermometer- sprinkle few drops of water on the inside of your wrist. It should neither feel hot nor cold. 
    Nutmeg gives the classic doughnut shop flavor to the doughnuts. Do not use nutmeg powder, grate freshly with a microplane or a fine grater.
    During cooler days, I adopt the oven method to rise the dough - Set oven temperature to 170 degrees F (or the lowest that your oven can go to). As soon as the oven begins to heat, let it warm up for 20-30 seconds (don’t let it go to 100 degrees). Turn off oven and place the bowl inside and let rise until doubled. If oven reaches 100 degrees or higher, leave the oven door open for a minute or two to cool down a touch before keeping the dough
    Oil temperature – Magic temperature is 330-340 degrees F. Hotter will get the outside brown fast before the doughnuts have a chance to rise fully in the oil. If you own a deep fry thermometer then this is great time to use. If not, medium heat is perfect and test one doughnut – it should take about a minute on each side to get golden. Adjust heat accordingly. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1donut | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 186mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 169IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.1mg

    Nutritional information, based on third-party calculations, should be seen as estimates, not guarantees, as various factors like product types, brands, processing methods, and more can alter the nutritional content in recipes.

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    How to make donuts at home step by step with pictures

    You can find full printable recipe below, but here is a quick overview of the procedure along with step-by-step photos.

    donut dough in a stainless steel bowl of stand mixer along with flat beater.

    1. Make a sponge- Add milk, butter, yeast, eggs, sugar, salt, nutmeg and 2 cups of flour into a stand mixer and mix to create a very soft and sticky dough. This is secret in achieving a fluffy crumb! This method is usually adopted in making making Asian style breads that is very light and airy.

    👩‍🍳 Use the right amount of liquid—too much makes the dough too loose, while too little results in a dry dough where gas bubbles struggle to form.

    donut dough in a stainless steel bowl of stand mixer.

    2. Add remaining flour and knead to a soft dough, using the dough hook. The dough should stick to the bottom and little bit to the sides. Don't worry - This is due to high moisture content and this is essential in creating a best homemade donut recipe.

    👉 Soft dough equals soft homemade doughnuts. Do not be tempted to mix in more flour!

    Pro tip: If you like to make it by hand, then mix for about 5 minutes, using a wooden spoon in step-1 and another 5-6 minutes in step-2 of the recipe.

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    risen donut dough in a stainless steel bowl.

    3. Let dough rise for about 1 and ½ hours, until doubled in volume. Find the warmest spot in your kitchen , like a sunny window, near the stove top or in a luke warm oven.

    risen cut donut dough on parchment paper.
    risen cut donut dough on parchment paper.

    4 & 5. Shape the dough - Dump the homemade donut dough onto a floured kitchen counter, Roll ½ inch to ¾ inch thick, dusting the top with flour as well. Cut doughnut shapes and place on floured cookie sheets. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and place again in the same warm spot for about 30-60 minutes, until they almost double in size.

    deep fried donuts on a wire rack.

    Deep fry homemade donuts in moderate heat, until pale golden on both sides. Drain on paper towel. Remove when they are light golden in color and not get dark in color.

    Tip: Don't overcrowd! Adding too many donuts will cause the oil temperature to drop rapidly and your doughnuts might absorb some oil, making them greasy.

    What is the best temperature to deep fry donuts?

    The best temperature of oil to deep fry is 330-340 degrees F. If you own a deep fry thermometer then this is great time to use. Hotter oil will get the outside brown fast before the doughnuts have a chance to rise, whereas cooler oil will cause them to absorb oil and might make them greasy.

    How do you know if the oil is ready? Pinch a small piece of dough and add into the oil. It should take about a minute to get golden in color.

    👉 Did you know? When you drop the homemade donuts in the hot oil, the rapid change in temperature causes the air bubbles inside the dough, to expand bringing in lightness to the doughnuts.

    What are some common mistakes to avoid when making homemade donuts

    Some common mistakes when making homemade donuts include using expired yeast, not allowing the dough to proof long enough, overworking the dough, adding too much flour, and frying at the wrong temperature.

    • Yeast not active - Yeast is a living organism that creates air bubbles when activated with liquid, giving dough its rise and fluffiness. Always test yeast to make sure it’s still active before using.
    • Proofing the dough - Kneaded donut dough should rise in a warm spot for 1 to 2 hours, or until it doubles in size. After cutting, let the donuts rise again for about 1 hour until they’re fluffy. This crucial step helps achieve the light, airy texture you find in Krispy Kreme donuts.
    • Don't overwork the dough - Kneading yeast dough for too long develops excess gluten, which can make the donuts tough and chewy.
    • More flour than needed - Measure your all-purpose flour carefully—using too much can make homemade donuts dense instead of light and fluffy.
    • Fry at the right temperature - The ideal frying temperature is 330–340°F. If the oil is hotter, the donuts will brown too quickly on the outside before cooking through. Medium heat works best—test with a small piece of dough; it should take about a minute per side to turn golden. Adjust the heat as needed. If you own a deep fry thermometer then this is great time to use.

    Avoid these common mistakes, and you'll be rewarded with soft, fluffy donuts—just like Krispy Kreme!

    How to make a donut glaze with powdered sugar?

    A basic doughnut glaze is very simple and takes just a few minutes to make! Here's how:

    1. Gather the ingredients: Add 3 cups powdered sugar, 5 tablespoons water, 1 to 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 2 pinches of salt into a large bowl.
    2. Mix the glaze: Mix all ingredients together until smooth and without any lumps.
    3. Adjust the consistency: If the glaze is too thick, add a few drops of water until it thins out. If it’s too thin, mix in more powdered sugar, a tablespoon at a time. The ideal donought glaze consistency is smooth, pourable, and thick enough to coat the doughnut without running off.
    4. Glaze the donuts: Dip each warm doughnut into the glaze, letting the excess drip off. Place on a wire rack over a baking sheet to catch drips. The glaze will set in about 20 minutes.

    Donut Glaze Variations

    Here are a few easy and delicious glaze variations for your glazed doughnuts to try:

    • Chocolate Glaze – Mix powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, vanilla extract together.
    • Maple Glaze – Combine powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk with a pinch of salt.
    • Lemon Glaze – Stir together powdered sugar, lemon juice and finely grated lemon zest.
    • Orange glaze - Mix powdered sugar, orange juice and finely grated orange zest.
    • Strawberry Glaze – Puree chopped fresh strawberries in a blender or a food processor. Pour into a bowl and mix with powdered sugar and a splash of lemon juice.
    • Coffee Glaze – Mix powdered sugar, brewed coffee or instant espresso powder together.
    • Caramel Glaze – Combine caramel sauce, powdered sugar, pinch of salt.
    • Krispy Kreme Doughnut Glaze - Mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, milk and a dash of corn syrup.

    How to cut donut shapes without a donut cutter?

    If you don't have a donut cutter, you can still make donut shapes using common kitchen tools. Roll out your dough on a lightly floured surface to about ½ to ¾ inch thick. Use any of the following methods to cut donuts:

    • Round cookie cutter: Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter to cut out circles.
    • Other kitchen objects: You can use like a drinking glass or a small bowl to cut out the outer shape of the donut.
    • Knife: Using a sharp paring knife, cut out a circle, then carve a smaller circle in the center to form the donut shape. While it may be less uniform, it gets the job done.

    To cut the inner holes: Use the wide end of a large piping tip to cut out the holes, as we did to shape the Halloween chips. You could also use a bottle cap or a shot glass to cut out the holes.

    Helpful tips

    • Oil temperature - The magic temperature is 330-340 degrees F. Hotter will get the outside brown fast before the homemade donuts have a chance to rise fully in the oil. If you own a deep fry thermometer then this is great time to use. If not, medium heat is perfect and test one doughnut - it should take about a minute on each side to get golden. Adjust heat accordingly. 
    • Color, color, color - Pale golden and not any darker. Letting the homemade donuts brown will form a crusty outside, but not the light texture we are aiming for. 
    • Measure flour correctly - Adding too much flour to the homemade donut recipe is the most common mistake and will make your glazed donuts dense. The best way to measure -fluff your flour with a spoon, sprinkle it into your measuring cup, and use a knife to level it off.

    How to store leftover homemade donuts?

    These homemade donuts are absolutely best when fresh! However, unglazed donuts can be refrigerated, in an air tight container for up to 4 days (warm in the microwave for few seconds before eating). It can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature, beyond that the glaze begins to get sticky.

    Recipe FAQs

    Which flour is better for making donuts at home? 

    For homemade donuts, all-purpose flour is typically the best choice. With a moderate protein content of 10–11%, it provides enough structure for the dough without making it tough—resulting in soft, tender, and airy donuts.
    Bread flour has higher protein, which develops more gluten and can make donuts denser and chewier.
    Avoid self-rising flour, as it contains leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda, which isn’t suitable for yeast donuts and will affect the texture and rise.

    What is the best oil for homemade donuts?

    The best oil for homemade donuts is a neutral, flavorless oil with a high smoke point, so it won’t overpower the delicate taste of yeast donuts. Oils like vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil cook evenly and keep your donuts tasting perfect—without any off-flavors.

    a close up shot of half bitten donut.

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    Comments

    1. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats

      May 07, 2018 at 1:19 am

      These look sinfully addictive!! And totally like the ones from the donut shop. I have never fried donuts, just baked them. I will have to try this!!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 07, 2018 at 5:44 am

        It is well worth the effort, thank you Kelly:)

        Reply
      • Vladimira Miranda

        August 24, 2023 at 10:59 am

        5 stars
        This is the best donuts recipe I have ever tried! I made them like 10 times already and they are always a huge success in my family, my kid's school (I made a double batch for one school event and they all were gone in less than 5minutes 😃), at my husband's work. Honestly, this is THE perfect donuts recipe. Thank you so much for sharing it with us all.

        Reply
        • Maria Doss

          August 24, 2023 at 3:57 pm

          That’s so great to hear! So glad you enjoyed it hun – Maria ❤️

          Reply
      • Melissa Mcclain

        October 26, 2023 at 4:16 pm

        5 stars
        I made two batches for these yesterday and everyone loved them

        Reply
        • Maria Doss

          October 26, 2023 at 5:09 pm

          That’s so great to hear! So glad everyone love them – Maria ♡

          Reply
    2. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      May 07, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      These look light as air, Maria! I've never had a Krispy Kreme but I'm going to try these so I see what I'm missing 🙂

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 07, 2018 at 1:23 pm

        Thank you Kelsie:)

        Reply
        • Josephine Okon

          May 14, 2023 at 10:15 am

          5 stars
          Thank you for the recipe. I made mine dairy free and just substituted the milk for water, and the butter for Nutelex and they still turned out amazing. I just had one cold and it was as soft and good as it was when freshly hot. I made mine with no holes like the sugar-coated jam-filled Donut truck ones, and I think they were heaps better, much less yeasty or dense. Very soft and fluffy as advertised. Two thumbs up!!

          Reply
          • Maria Doss

            May 14, 2023 at 3:10 pm

            I'm so glad to hear that, have a great day hun - Maria

            Reply
    3. Kim | The Baking ChocolaTess

      May 12, 2018 at 2:03 pm

      5 stars
      Oh EM GEE..hello light and fluffy glazed donuts! Heavenly!!

      Reply
    4. Jane

      May 17, 2018 at 11:07 pm

      2 stars
      Not the best doughnut I've made. IMHO not anywhere as good as proclaimed. After 2nd raising, fell flat when taken out of warm oven to fry. Very disappointed

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 18, 2018 at 1:16 am

        I'm so sorry that it did not work out for you. If may I ask, what was the reason behind cut doughnut dough being in a warm oven?

        Reply
        • Georgia

          February 02, 2023 at 1:58 am

          In your instructions, after putting the cut doughnuts on the pans, you say to "place again in the same warm spot for about 30-60 minutes". One of the warm spots mentioned for the first rise was a warm oven. (to answer your question to Jane)

          Reply
          • Maria Doss

            February 02, 2023 at 4:28 am

            Hi Georgia, if your kitchen is not warm then a lukewarm oven comes in handy. This method can be used for both first and second rise - Hope it helps, Maria

            Reply
    5. Cheshta

      September 16, 2018 at 2:17 pm

      5 stars
      Can these be baked instead of fried

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        September 16, 2018 at 4:04 pm

        I'm sorry the answer is NO!! This recipe works only for deep frying, I'm so sorry that this is of no help to you:)

        Reply
    6. Shylet

      November 24, 2018 at 7:54 am

      I don’t have fresh nutmeg can use powder or without

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        November 25, 2018 at 1:18 am

        You can skip totally skip the Nutmeg without any problem. Have fun 🙂

        Reply
        • Tazz

          May 07, 2020 at 8:18 pm

          5 stars
          Hi there!

          Tried out your recipe today and it was absolutely delightful. So light and fluffy, ever so slightly crispy exterior and really flavourful even though I didn't use the nutmeg. Anyone leaving a bad comment here definitely did something wrong along the way. It's fab, thank you!

          Reply
          • gracefultaste

            February 17, 2023 at 1:33 am

            Same here… was a delight to my boys on a rainy day and can I share that I did not use handmixer ( dont have any) but did everything by hand and it still turned out absolutely delicious fluffy and light .. only advise have your glaze ready so you dunk your donuts right in there from frying…once its cool it gets a bit chewy but you can microwave for 7 seconds as recipe instructs and its fluffy again.Will definitely make this again. Thank you for this fabulous recipe.

            Reply
            • Maria Doss

              February 17, 2023 at 4:47 am

              Happy to hear hun, have a wonderful weekend - Maria

      • Tim Wren

        February 19, 2022 at 3:39 am

        @Shylet, I always use the powder (have never bought fresh nutmeg) and it tastes great IMO. Love the slight taste, definitely prefer it to going without.

        Reply
    7. Nick

      May 07, 2019 at 6:53 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome just made the donuts without nutmeg and they are like the donuts back home in Texas!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 08, 2019 at 1:22 pm

        Awesome!! So glad that you loved them:)

        Reply
        • April

          February 09, 2020 at 1:36 am

          Anything like Shipley's? Please say yes. Because I don't like Krispy Kreme and I haven't lived in Texas for almost 10 years. :'(

          Reply
          • Maria Doss

            February 26, 2020 at 2:17 pm

            I'm sorry, the answer is no:) We Californians have never had the opportunity to taste Shilpey's donuts until now.

            Reply
    8. Alyssa

      May 17, 2019 at 3:49 am

      Can I cut the recipe in half to make less donuts? Or is it going to affect the end result of the donuts?

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 17, 2019 at 1:26 pm

        Hi Alyssa, You could totally do that but, the only problem is that half the recipe is too less for the stand mixer. Otherwise, it does not affect the result in any way:)

        Reply
    9. Valerie Stewart

      May 19, 2019 at 3:24 pm

      5 stars
      Veteran baker; novice donut maker. Everything was perfect except mine had a yeasty tang—it didn’t affect my enjoyment, but the kids weren’t wowed. Any clue what went wrong? Measurements were not the problem. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 20, 2019 at 4:20 am

        Hi Valerie, Hmmm... that is strange. Could it be because the dough might have taken a long time to rise? Was it a colder day? I'm really puzzled, let me know.

        Reply
        • Valerie Stewart

          May 21, 2019 at 7:29 pm

          I made the dough in the evening and fried it in the morning. I do that with pizza dough, but they may be it. Next time, I'll make them right away! Thanks!

          Reply
          • Maria Doss

            May 22, 2019 at 12:53 pm

            Ah... thank you so much for letting me know. I usually fry them as soon as they rise:)

            Reply
            • Maybel

              May 09, 2020 at 8:26 pm

              You said 5cups+1/4c+2tbs flour.so why in the procedure its only 3cups+1/4c+2tb?

            • Maria Doss

              May 10, 2020 at 1:45 am

              Hi Maybel,

              If you look at the first step in the instructions, we combine 2 cups of flour along with first 7 ingredients and mix together. The second step involves mixing REMAINING FLOUR and that is the 3cups+1/4c+2tb.

              So, all the 5cups+1/4c+2tbsp flour is used in two stages. Hope it helps:)

      • Wanda Smith

        March 01, 2020 at 3:21 pm

        What about the eggs how many do I use

        Reply
        • Maria Doss

          March 01, 2020 at 3:46 pm

          It is 3 large eggs at room temperature

          Reply
    10. Wendy

      May 22, 2019 at 12:25 am

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness! These are wonderful! Easy straightforward recipe. Husband is ready to make these again! Wonderful!

      Reply
      • Maria Doss

        May 22, 2019 at 12:52 pm

        Yay!!! So glad that you loved it 🙂

        Reply
    11. Zainab

      June 30, 2019 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      It turned out to be finger licking yummy..
      I glazed it with chocolate though😍
      Thanks alot..

      Reply
    12. Michelle

      September 28, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      I made these today, and they came out perfect! The dough is super soft/sticky, but one it rose and I rolled it on floured surface it worked out fine. I used the trick of letting them rise on individual squares of parchment the gently lowering them into the oil them remove the paper. That helped the dough from deflating since it’s such a soft dough! Will make this recipe again! THANKS!!

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    13. Doty Sever

      March 07, 2020 at 4:40 am

      5 stars
      I made these today and got rave reviews! Then I forgot to save it to pinterest! So after searching the internet for nearly an hour....Yay!...I fond it! Saved to pinterest....even started a donut board with this as the first one posted! They turned out perfect. The key is following exactly as the recipe is printed. (Although instead of nutmeg, I added 2 tsp. Vanilla to the batter. Also, I added a Tablespoon of melted butter to the glaze recipe. So much for following directions, eh!

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    14. Sabrina

      March 10, 2020 at 6:21 pm

      Does the active dry yeast require more rise time than instant yeast? I have been using instant and donuts are great but with active dough has excess air bubbles when I roll it out to cut doughnuts. Doughnuts end up flat on bottom and not nearly as fluffy

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      • Maria Doss

        March 11, 2020 at 1:14 pm

        Hi Sabrina, I have not tried this recipe with instant yeast. However, the general rule is if that if a recipe calls for 1 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast, use 1 teaspoon of instant yeast. So, my guess is that a SAME MEASURE might not work. Hope it helps:)

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        • Sabrina

          March 12, 2020 at 12:14 am

          So do you not prove the yeast before adding to other ingredients? From directions it is just added in without mixing with water and setting aside. Just wondered since most other recipes I've seen say to prove yeast.

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          • Maria Doss

            March 12, 2020 at 12:26 am

            When working with active dry yeast, you don't have to proof it separately. It works just as well however you will have to make sure the temperature of ingredients are exactly as mentioned in the recipe.
            On a side note - I have been working only with active dry yeast for about 20 years of baking and have never proofed it separately. So, this works with all other yeast based goodies.

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            • Sabrina

              March 12, 2020 at 12:57 am

              Thank you. Newbie here to yeast baking. Good to know your experience.

            • Maria Doss

              March 12, 2020 at 1:09 am

              Anytime:)

    15. Sabrina

      March 12, 2020 at 12:15 am

      So do you not prove the yeast before adding to other ingredients? From directions it is just added in without mixing with water and setting aside. Just wondered since most other recipes I've seen say to prove yeast.

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      • Sabrina

        March 14, 2020 at 9:22 pm

        Made these again last night. Turned out out good but question. Is it normal to have small gas bubbles in dough after 1st rise? I let dough double in size (about an hour) and when I rolled it out there were small gas bubbles that created empty air pockets in fried doughnut.???Still very good other than that. Yours look perfect.

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        • Maria Doss

          March 15, 2020 at 3:53 pm

          Tiny air bubbles are not that uncommon when working with yeast dough, since that is the nature of yeast. However, after the first rise, if you notice too many bubbles, then punch the dough 3-4 times gently which will take out most of the bubbles and then the remaining will vanish when rolling the dough being rolled.
          What brand of yeast did you use?

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    16. Sabrina

      March 15, 2020 at 6:34 pm

      Redstar.

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    17. Lee

      March 24, 2020 at 1:23 pm

      Tried recipe, dough was hard with 5 cups flour! Ended up baking it to make bread, need to check your recipe, very disappointed ☹️

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      • Maria Doss

        March 24, 2020 at 3:32 pm

        Hi LEE, I'm sorry that this recipe did not work for you. That being said, i will highly encourage you to go through all the ingredient measurements. This is one of our hugely popular recipes - You can see some of the pictures shared by our readers on Pinterest here - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/308707749452614958/activity/tried.
        Hope it works for you again:)

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    18. Ashley

      April 05, 2020 at 7:40 pm

      Hello I was wondering if you can use bread flour? Thank you these look amazing can’t wait to make them!

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      • Maria Doss

        April 06, 2020 at 12:03 am

        Hi Ashley, Due to the higher protein content, bread flour will produce a more chewier and not-so-soft doughnut. Hope it helps:)

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    19. Ashley

      April 06, 2020 at 12:34 am

      Ok thank you I am going to make these tomorrow!

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    20. Billy Foley

      April 06, 2020 at 9:32 pm

      5 stars
      Do you have a version of this recipe with weights in grams rather then cups ect?

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      • Maria Doss

        April 07, 2020 at 3:05 am

        Hi Billy,

        I have included the weight measurements here-

        Ingredients
        1 and 1/2 cups milk, lukewarm (whole milk or 2%) (360 ml)
        1 stick unsalted butter ( 1/2 cup ), room temperature (113 gms)
        4 and 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
        3 large eggs, room temperature
        6 tablespoons sugar (75 gms)
        1 and 1/2 teaspoons salt
        1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
        5 cups + 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, divided ( 738 to 742 gms)
        additional flour for dusting
        vegetable oil, for deep frying

        Hope it helps:)

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      • Anndrisha David

        April 26, 2021 at 9:37 am

        @Maria Doss, hello. Can I freeze the dough after its rolled out and cut into doughnut rings, please advise thank you

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        • Maria Doss

          April 27, 2021 at 12:23 am

          Hi Anndrisha,

          I don't have any readers trying this method, but it sounds like a great idea and I don't see any reason for it not working. You could follow this process for freezing dough - After the cut doughnut circles have proofed, place in a parchment lined baking sheet, cover with a plastic wrap and freeze until solid. To fry - Remove baking sheet from freezer, remove plastic wrap, cover with clean kitchen towel, and let thaw completely, until room temperature. Deep fry according to instructions.
          Hope it helps, Maria

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