How to Make Crispy and Creamy Doughnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who can resist the delicious aroma of freshly made doughnuts? Whether it’s a sweet treat to start the day, a snack with a cup of coffee, or a dessert to cap off a meal, doughnuts are loved by people of all ages. And when they’re crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and covered in a sweet glaze, they’re even more irresistible.

Today, we’re going to share with you a recipe for homemade crispy and creamy doughnuts that will rival those from your favorite bakery. With just a few s...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
  • 1 ½ cups lukewarm milk
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • 5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
  • 4 tablespoons hot water or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 18
  • Yield: 18 doughnuts

  • Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stirring with a wooden spoon. Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double. Dough is ready if you touch it, and the indention remains.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Let doughnuts sit out to rise again until double. Cover loosely with a cloth.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slide doughnuts into the hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn doughnuts over as they rise to the surface. Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown. Remove from hot oil, to drain on a wire rack. Dip doughnuts into the glaze while still hot, and set onto wire racks to drain off excess. Keep a cookie sheet or tray under racks for easier clean up.
  • Enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    331 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 171mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 93mg