Baking Homemade Donuts

4/20/20242 min read

brown bread on white ceramic plate
brown bread on white ceramic plate

How to Bake Delicious Donuts at Home

Donuts are a type of sweet bread that can be baked at home, allowing you to enjoy these delectable treats whenever you want. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of baking delicious donuts in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Ingredients

Before you start baking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients. To make the dough for your donuts, you will need:

  • 2 cups of all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup of sugar

  • 2 teaspoons of baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt

  • 1/2 cup of milk

  • 2 tablespoons of melted butter

  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

  • 1 egg

preparation

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder. Now in a separate Bowl add milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.

Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth. Shape the dough into a ball and place it back into the mixing bowl. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and let the dough rise for about an hour, or until it doubles in size.

Shape and Bake the Donuts

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release the air. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/2 inch thick. Use a donut cutter or a round cookie cutter or cap of bottle to cut out your donuts. If you don't have a donut cutter, you can also use a glass to cut out the donut shapes and a smaller round bottle cap create the donut holes.

Place the shaped donuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment/ butter paper. Preheat your oven to 375°F (180°C) and let the donuts rise for another 30 minutes. Once the donuts have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.

Enjoy Your Homemade Donuts

Once the donuts are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack. You can enjoy the donuts as they are, or you can get creative and add your favorite toppings such as glaze, powdered sugar, or sprinkles.

Now that you know how to bake delicious donuts at home, you can satisfy your cravings anytime. Experiment with different flavors and toppings to create your own unique donut creations. Enjoy baking!