Ingredients
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- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp melted butter
- 3 – 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar – for coating
Instructions
- Mix together in a medium bowl the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Whisk together separately the milk or buttermilk and melted butter.
- Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture. Using a fork, mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients just until combined (no over mixing or that will create tough donuts!)
- Roll dough into 1/2 tablespoon balls (I used a scoop to make them all even).
- Fry – I also used a ‘Fry Daddy’ – mine doesn’t have a way to change the temperature, it’s a set temperature. Fry the dough a few at a time – avoid overcrowding the pan where you’re frying.
- Fry until just golden brown on bottom, then flip and cook reverse side until golden brown.
- Remove carefully with a strainer or tongs. Let the donuts drain onto a paper towel.
- Pour ⅓ cup sugar into a dish. Roll the donuts in the sugar – just be careful because the donuts will be hot!
- Repeat the process with the remaining dough.
Notes
*I used just sugar to coat the donuts. Cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar or even a glaze (vanilla or chocolate) will be equally delicious!
*Definitely don’t try to fry all the donuts at once. Fry them in batches so the pan won’t be crowded – that lowers the temperature and can lead to uneven cooking.
*These are best eaten fresh. Although when trying out this recipe I did have a few that I ate days later and they still tasted okay. Just keep in mind, fresh is the best!
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Desserts