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Close-up of sugar donuts stacked on a table, showcasing their fluffy texture and sugary coating.
Alyssa

Perfect Sugar Donuts

These Perfect Sugar Donuts are chewy, fluffy, and so sweet. Covered in sugar, these yeasty donuts are easy to make and taste amazing.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 275
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole milk warm
  • 2.5 tsp dry active yeast
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • Corn oil for frying

Method
 

  1. In a large measuring cup, combine warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it froth for 5-10 minutes.
    2.5 tsp dry active yeast, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  2. In a stand mixer, mix flour, sugar, salt, butter, egg, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and yeast mixture until a sticky dough forms.
    0.5 cup granulated sugar, 0.5 tsp salt, 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 large egg, 2 large egg yolks, 0.5 tsp vanilla extract, Corn oil
  3. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
  4. Roll out the dough and cut circles. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.
  5. Fry the donuts in preheated oil at 340°F for about 2 minutes per side.
  6. Once cooled, roll in sugar before serving.

Notes

These donuts are best enjoyed fresh.