Imagine: Pillowy-soft homemade donuts with a sugar-crusted exterior, fried to golden perfection in just minutes—no deep fryer needed! These easy, small-batch donuts are light, buttery, and endlessly customizable, whether you crave cinnamon sugar, glaze, or powdered sugar.
Perfect for weekend treats, brunch, or spontaneous cravings, these donuts are faster than driving to a bakery. With their crispy edges and melt-in-your-mouth centers, they’re prime content for food blogs and social media—guaranteed to drive engagement and AdSense revenue!
Why This Recipe is a Must-Try (And a Money-Maker!)
No Special Equipment – Just a skillet and pantry staples
Ready in 20 Minutes – Faster than waiting in line at a donut shop
Kid-Friendly Fun – Let them dip and decorate their own
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Donuts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Frying & Coating
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)
- Toppings: Cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, glaze, or Nutella
Step-by-Step Instructions (With Pro Tips!)
1. Make the Dough
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed (don’t overwork!).
Pro Tip: Let the dough rest 5 mins for fluffier donuts!
2. Shape & Fry
- Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat (350°F/175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of batter (or pipe circles) into the oil.
- Fry 1-2 mins per side until deep golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
Fry Hack: Test oil with a small dough ball—if it sizzles immediately, it’s ready!
3. Coat & Serve
- Toss warm donuts in:
- Cinnamon sugar (½ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon)
- Powdered sugar
- Glaze (½ cup powdered sugar + 1 tbsp milk)
- Enjoy immediately (they’re best fresh!).
