Homemade Donuts
There’s something special about a homemade donut, golden on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside, and endlessly customizable. This Homemade Donuts recipe takes a bakery favorite and makes it completely achievable in your own kitchen, delivering fresh-from-the-fryer flavor that’s hard to beat.
What makes this recipe so fun is the process itself. Using quality Member’s Mark™ pantry staples, the dough comes together into a soft, pillowy base that rises beautifully before being fried to perfection. The result is a classic yeast donut with a tender texture and just the right amount of sweetness. While homemade donuts may seem intimidating, the simple step-by-step method transforms a handful of everyday ingredients into a bakery-worthy treat. Many home bakers agree that homemade donuts are surprisingly approachable, and even better than store-bought when served fresh.
Of course, the real fun begins once the donuts are cooked. This recipe serves as the perfect blank canvas for a variety of toppings and finishes. Keep things classic with a simple glaze, roll them in cinnamon sugar, drizzle them with chocolate, or top them with colorful sprinkles for a festive touch. You can even create multiple flavors from a single batch, making them ideal for family baking days, brunches, birthdays, or weekend treats.
The versatility doesn’t stop there. Fill them with jam, pastry cream, or chocolate hazelnut spread, or enjoy them warm with nothing more than a dusting of powdered sugar. Whether you prefer traditional glazed donuts or creative gourmet combinations, this recipe gives you the freedom to customize every batch to your taste.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or a special occasion, these Homemade Donuts showcase how a few simple ingredients can create something truly memorable. Fresh, fluffy, and endlessly customizable, they’re the kind of treat that turns an ordinary morning into something worth celebrating. Pair with our delicious Cottage Cheese, Sausage & Veggie Egg Bake for an easy, balanced family breakfast!
Homemade Donuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 ½ tbsp Fleischmann's® Active Dry Yeast
- 4 tbsp Butter
- ¼ cup Member's Mark™ Granulated Sugar
- ½ tsp Member's Mark™ Sea Salt
- 2 ½ cups Member's Mark™ All Purpose Flour
- Frying Oil
Instructions
- Warm the milk in the microwave or over the stovetop until it's about 100° F. Pour half the milk into a bowl with the Fleischmann's® Active Dry Yeast and 1 tsp of Member's Mark™ Granulated Sugar.
- Stir to combine and let the mixture sit for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the mixture should be bubbly and frothy.
- Add the remaining milk, melted butter, Member's Mark™ Granulated Sugar, Member's Mark™ Sea Salt, and 2 cups of Member's Mark™ All Purpose Flour. Knead until fully combined.
- Slowly add the remaining Member's Mark™ All Purpose Flour until the dough is tacky, but doesn't stick to the bowl or surface. Knead again for 5 minutes.
- Leave the bowl in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap for one hour. This will allow the dough to rise.
- Once risen, roll out the dough and cut into donut shapes using a round cookie cutter.
- Pour about 2 inches of fry oil in the bottom of a pan and heat until 350° F. Fry the donuts for about 1 minute on each side, or until golden brown.
- Once golden brown, let the donuts rest on a cooling rack and repeat the process with the remaining dough. Once all donuts are fried and cooled, top them with your favorite frosting or glaze.