Simple Homemade Sugar Donuts

Simple Homemade Sugar Donuts

Introduction

There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh donuts baking (or frying!) in the kitchen. These Simple Homemade Sugar Donuts are light, fluffy, and coated in sweet granulated sugar—perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent snack. Making donuts at home might seem intimidating, but this recipe breaks it down step by step, so you can enjoy bakery-style donuts without leaving your kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• 2½ tsp active dry yeast
• 2 Tbsp warm water
• 1/2 tsp granulated sugar
• 3¼ cups (410 g) all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (240 ml) warm whole milk
• 2 oz (55 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 3 large egg yolks
• 2 Tbsp (25 g) granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

For Coating:

• 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar

Directions