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Basic Donuts

9/12/2017

29 Comments

 

Basic Donuts, a super quick and easy recipe made with ingredients that you would probably already have in your pantry.

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Basic Donuts is a recipe that is made from scratch and so simple to make, you can have them ready in under 20 minutes. With basic ingredients that you would probably already have in your pantry, the flavor is anything but basic. With this classic donut recipe, you can let your creativity take over by creating different shapes and seasoning them in various ways.
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Bella and Jamie are always starving after they come home from school. So, I decided to make some homemade donuts for them. I kept it simple by dusting the donuts with powdered sugar. Other seasoning suggestions include cinnamon sugar, glazing, topping with icing and sprinkles etc.

Basic Donuts
by Miss Crumbs A Lot, adapted from allrecipes.com

Recipe
Ingredients
2 tbsp White Vinegar
6 tbsp Milk
2 tbsp Shortening (butter flavor)
1/2 cup Sugar
1 Egg
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
2 1/4 cups All Purpose Flour (sifted and divided)
1/2 tsp Baking Soda
1/4 tsp Salt
1 quart Vegetable Oil (for frying)
1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (for dusting)

Cooking Method
1. Mix 2 tbsp of white vinegar with 6 tbsp of milk together. Set aside as it thickens slightly.
2. Cream 2 tbsp of shortening with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth.
3. Add in 1 eggs and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
4. Mix in 1 cup sifted all purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda and 1/4 tsp salt until well combined.
5. Add in vinegar and milk mixture. Mix until well combined.
6. Add in 1 more cup of sifted all purpose flour. Mix until well combined and a soft dough is formed.
7. Heat 1 quart vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
8. At this point, the dough will be very soft and sticky. Dust counter top and hands with the remaining 1/4 cup of sifted all purpose flour.
9. Pinch off about 3 tbsp of dough, roll into a ball with hands then press it flat on the counter top till about 1/4 inch thick. Using a bottle cap, cut out a hole in the middle and immediately place dough into oil to fry. You may fry the cut out holes and make donut holes or combine them to make a whole donut.
10. Fry until they are golden brown, turning over once. You may have to lower the heat to prevent the donuts from browning too quickly. Drain the donuts on paper towels then dust them with powdered sugar or any other seasoning of choice.

Makes 10 3" wide pieces
29 Comments
Jenna Urben link
9/12/2017 03:51:58 pm

I would love to try homemade donuts!

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/13/2017 03:00:04 pm

Thank you! I hope you'll like this recipe. Its simple and basic that allows you to top with your favorite toppings!

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Vanessa link
9/12/2017 04:53:43 pm

Lucky kids to have a mom who makes them homemade donuts as a snack!

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/13/2017 03:00:31 pm

Thank you! I'm lucky too to have kids who love my cooking.

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Jessica
9/12/2017 06:35:58 pm

I love this recipe! these are my favourite

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/13/2017 03:00:53 pm

Thank you! Hope you'll try making it.

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Marissa link
9/12/2017 07:40:02 pm

Omg wow! These look so darn tasty!

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/13/2017 03:01:25 pm

Thank you! They're yummy!

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Jennifer Enoch link
9/12/2017 08:31:53 pm

This is a recipe that I want to try for a while now. I've been wanting to make donuts at home and I think I'm ready to go for it. Thanks for this recipe, I'm pinning it!

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/13/2017 03:02:12 pm

Thank you! Its simple and easy to make. Hope you'll like it.

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Anna link
9/12/2017 09:59:46 pm

Now this is what I need in this cold weather. I want to try this recipe of yours. Looks so delicious.

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/13/2017 03:02:41 pm

Thank you! It's so good when you eat it fresh and warm too!

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Angela link
9/13/2017 08:00:00 am

I was craving donuts so bad this morning! If only I had seen this earlier. I will def be making some this morning.

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/13/2017 03:03:01 pm

Thank you! Hope you'll try this recipe!

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/15/2017 10:32:50 am

Thank you! I hope you'll get a chance to make it soon!

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Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor link
9/13/2017 10:22:20 am

Yummy! Fresh, hot donuts are so delicious. And the fact that you can make these at home makes them even better.

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/13/2017 03:03:44 pm

Thank you! Yes, and with simple, basic ingredients too! I hope you'll try them.

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Corey | The Nostalgia Diaries link
9/13/2017 01:06:43 pm

My daughter and I made homemade donuts this summer and had so much fun. We will have to try this recipe!

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/13/2017 03:04:20 pm

Thank you! Its always fun to cook as a family! I hope you and your daughter will like this recipe.

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Dannielle Alphonse link
9/13/2017 01:52:33 pm

The cinnamon sugar glaze sounds perfect! Pour a glass of cider and I would be one happy girl! xo~D

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/13/2017 03:04:46 pm

That does sound delicious!

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Felicia @ The Starving Chef link
9/13/2017 02:52:00 pm

I always forget to add the vinegar - that's really the secret to the perfect donut!

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/15/2017 10:32:22 am

Fortunately, the first step is to add the vinegar! :)

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Mariah Klee link
9/13/2017 09:11:46 pm

Wow! Donuts always seem so intimidating but you made this sound totally doable! Definitely pinning this one for later.

Mariah
www.likehoneyblog.com

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/15/2017 10:33:37 am

Thank you! I had a lot of fun making them. I hope you'll try it soon!

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Erica D Ardali link
9/14/2017 12:00:02 pm

You're doughnuts look delicious! Pinning for later.

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
9/15/2017 10:33:55 am

Thank you! Hope you'll like it!

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MasterChef
8/8/2018 01:24:36 am

Can substitute white vinegar with lemon juice. Or you can just buy buttermilk

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Miss Crumbs A Lot
8/8/2018 05:47:44 am

I have not tried it personally but I believe you can substitute the vinegar with lemon juice. Thank you for checking out the recipe.

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