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Easy Homemade Doughnuts

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Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
30m
This easy homemade doughnut recipe combines simple ingredients like milk, vinegar, sugar, shortening, and vanilla to create a delicious treat. The dough is fried until golden brown and then dusted with confectioners' sugar for the perfect finishing touch. Indulge in these sweet, fluffy doughnuts any time of day.

Ingredients

Servings: 18
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Steps

1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Stir together milk and vinegar; let stand for a few minutes until thick.
3
Cream together sugar and shortening in a mixing bowl until smooth.
4
Beat in egg and vanilla until well-blended.
5
Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into sugar mixture alternating with milk mixture.
6
Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3-inch thickness.
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Cut into donuts using a donut cutter. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
8
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry donuts in hot oil in batches until golden, turning over once, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Dust with confectioners' sugar while they are still warm and serve.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories
    169kcal
    8%
  • Fat
    8g
    0%
  • Saturated Fat
    1g
    0%
  • Carbohydrates
    20g
    1%
  • Fiber
    0g
    0%
  • Sugar
    9g
    0%
  • Protein
    1g
    0%
  • Cholesterol
    5mg
    0%
  • Sodium
    36mg
    1%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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