Soft & Tender No-Mixer Donuts

 

Soft & Tender No-Mixer Donuts

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) instant yeast
• ¼ cup sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Frying & Coating:

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
• ½ cup sugar (for coating)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough

   • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
   • Add warm milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
   • Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. (If sticky, add a little more flour.)

2. Let it Rise

   • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

3. Shape the Donuts

   • Roll out dough to about ½-inch thickness.
   • Cut out donut shapes using a round cutter (or a glass and bottle cap for the hole).
   • Place donuts on a floured tray, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.

4. Fry the Donuts

   • Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
   • Fry 2-3 donuts at a time, about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
   • Drain on paper towels.

5. Coat & Serve

   • While warm, roll in sugar (or cinnamon sugar).
   • Enjoy plain or with a chocolate glaze!

Would you like a baked version instead?