Sugar Doughnuts

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + rising Cook: 5 min./batch
Yield 3 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
A breakfast classic! Our recipe for homemade sugar doughnuts will have you frying up rounds like a pro.

Ingredients

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
  • 1-1/4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 6 cups all-purpose flour
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • Additional sugar or confectioners' sugar, optional

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add warm milk and oil. Add sugar, salt and eggs. Stir in flour (dough will be very sticky). Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  2. Stir dough down; roll out on a well-floured surface to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cutter. Place on greased baking sheets; cover and let rise for 15-25 minutes.
  3. In an electric skillet, deep-fat fryer or Dutch oven, heat oil to 350°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. If desired, roll in additional sugar or confectioners’ sugar.

Nutrition Facts

1 doughnut: 175 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 43mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

My family never cared for doughnuts much until they tried these. Their light-as-a-feather texture and golden brown color are so appealing. —Alice Dunkin, Rock River, Wyoming
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