How To Make Donut

How To Make Donut: A Step‑by‑Step Guide for Light, Fluffy, Bakery‑Quality Treats

Donuts have become a staple of breakfast tables and dessert menus worldwide. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a curious beginner, this recipe will give you those perfect, bakery‑quality donuts that are light and fluffy, with a glossy glaze that melts in your mouth. In this article we’ll walk you through the entire process—from mixing the dough to the final glaze—so you can impress family and friends with your homemade donuts.

What You’ll Need

2 cups all‑purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Powdered sugar for dusting or glaze ingredients: 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla

Equipment You’ll Need

Large mixing bowl
Whisk or electric mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Rolling pin
Donut cutter or two different-sized cookie cutters
Deep saucepan or deep fryer
Slotted spoon
Cooling rack
Small saucepan for glaze

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
In a separate bowl, combine milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1–2 minutes until smooth.
Cover the dough with a clean towel and let it rest for 10 minutes.

2. Shape the Donuts

Roll the dough to about 1/2‑inch thickness.
Using a donut cutter or a large and a small cookie cutter, cut out donut shapes.
Place the donuts on a parchment‑lined tray and cover with a damp cloth. Allow them to rise for 20–30 minutes; they will puff up slightly.

3. Fry the Donuts