Grandma Famous Donut Recipe
This Grandma Famous Donut Recipe brings back childhood memories. These fluffy, golden donuts taste like heaven.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Deep fryer or heavy pot
- Candy thermometer
- Rolling Pin
- Donut cutter or round cutters
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
- Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine melted butter, milk, egg, and vanilla.
- Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients slowly.
- Mix until dough forms, don't overmix.
- Roll dough on floured surface carefully.
- Cut into donut shapes using cutter.
- Heat oil to 375°F exactly.
- Fry donuts for 2 minutes each side.
- Remove when golden brown color appears.
- Drain on paper towels immediately.
- Dust with powdered sugar while warm.
Notes
- Keep oil temperature steady at 375°F
- Don't overcrowd the frying pot
- Use fresh oil for best flavor
- Test one donut first before batch
- Serve donuts immediately while warm