Recipes Bread Quick Bread Recipes Easy Homemade Doughnuts 4.1 (365) 313 Reviews 77 Photos This easy donut recipe is made from ingredients you probably already have. My 3-year-old loves these donuts because he can have them whenever he wants since there's hardly any waiting time. Use any topping you want — our favorite is powdered sugar! Submitted by STEPHY800 Updated on June 18, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 77 77 77 77 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 18 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings ⅜ cup milk 2 tablespoons white vinegar ½ cup white sugar 2 tablespoons shortening 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt 1 quart oil for deep frying ½ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir together milk and vinegar; let stand for a few minutes until thick. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cream together sugar and shortening in a mixing bowl until smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Beat in egg and vanilla until well-blended. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into sugar mixture alternating with milk mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3-inch thickness. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cut into donuts using a donut cutter. Let stand for about 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry donuts in hot oil in batches until golden, turning over once, about 1 to 2 minutes per side. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drain on paper towels. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dust with confectioners' sugar while they are still warm and serve. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Editor's Note: We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print 715 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 148 Calories 7g Fat 20g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 18 Calories 148 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 11mg 4% Sodium 74mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 9g Protein 2g 4% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 27mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.