15-Minute Homemade Donuts
These 15-Minute Homemade Donuts are SO QUICK! Fresh, fluffy, and sweet, they’re perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 3 - 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients and equipment. This will make the process feel seamless and quick.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, granulated sugar, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir gently until just combined; do not overmix. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- In a frying pan or deep pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. You’ll want enough oil to submerge the donuts—about 2 inches deep.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a doughnut cutter or two round cookie cutters to cut out the donuts. Make sure to save the scrap dough; you can re-roll it to make more donuts!
- Carefully place the donuts into the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry until they are golden brown on one side, about 1-2 minutes, then flip and fry for another minute on the other side. Use the slotted spoon to transfer the donuts to a cooling rack.
- While the donuts are still warm, toss them in the granulated sugar until fully coated. This step adds a delightful sweetness and crunch.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Doughnut Cutter
- Frying Pan or Deep Pot
- Slotted Spoon
- Cooling rack
Notes
- For buttermilk, mix 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
- Brown sugar can be used instead of granulated sugar for a richer flavor.
- Coconut oil or canola oil can substitute vegetable oil for frying.