Description
Fluffy, golden, and irresistible — these no-knead donuts require zero elbow grease but deliver all the pillowy joy of traditional ones. A pantry-friendly recipe that rises while you relax, then fries up to perfection. Great for beginners and weekend treats!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour (sub 1 cup with whole wheat for nuttier flavor)
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar (coconut sugar for caramel notes)
- 1 packet (7g) instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ¼ cups (300ml) warm whole milk (plant-based works too)
- 1 large egg (or ¼ cup applesauce for vegan)
- ¼ cup (56g) melted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (try almond or citrus for variation)
- Oil for frying (avocado or vegetable recommended)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Add warm milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until a sticky dough forms.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature for 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface. Gently pat down and roll to ½ inch thickness.
- Cut into donut shapes and place on parchment. Let rest 20–30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain on paper towels. Coat in sugar or glaze as desired.
Notes
Pro Tip: Add ½ tsp cinnamon or cardamom to the dry ingredients for a warm, spiced twist. These are best enjoyed fresh, but you can freeze the fried donuts and reheat in the oven.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: no-knead donuts, easy donut recipe, homemade fried donuts, fluffy donuts