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Overhead shot of three round donuts with white powdered sugar glaze on a dark surface.

No Yeast Soft Donut Recipe

Butter and milk donuts made without yeast, ready in 20 minutes. Soft, glazed, and easy to fry.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 20 servings
Calories 80 kcal

Ingredients
  

Donuts

  • 1/4 cup butter 57g
  • 1/2 cup milk 120ml
  • 2 tablespoons oil 30ml (plus extra for deep frying)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 250g
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar 100g
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder level
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Glaze

  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 180g
  • 2-3 tablespoons hot water 30-45ml

Instructions
 

Donuts

  • Melt butter mixture:

    Soften the butter using a microwave or stovetop. After it liquefies, pour in the oil and milk. Stir thoroughly, then put aside.
  • Sift dry ingredients:

    In a separate container, sieve the flour together with the baking powder, then incorporate the sugar and salt.
  • Mix dough gently:

    Create a depression in the dry mixture's center and add the liquefied butter combination. Blend with a spoon until uniform. Should the dough feel overly sticky, mix in 1 tablespoon (9g) more flour. Refrain from kneading.
  • Shape donuts:

    Place the dough on a surface dusted with flour. Flatten it to roughly 1/2 inch (12mm) thickness and shape donuts using a donut or cookie cutter.
  • Fry donuts:

    Warm oil to 350-360°F (175-180°C). Check by dropping a dough scrap; if it browns and rises, the oil is set. Cook donuts for 3 minutes per side until golden. Work in small groups, turn delicately, and wait before flipping to preserve form.
  • Drain donuts:

    Move the finished donuts onto a plate lined with paper towels. Apply glaze while they remain warm.

Glaze

  • Glaze donuts:

    Combine powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of hot water. Beat until glossy and even. Submerge one face of each donut into the glaze, then set on a cooling rack so excess drips off.
  • Serve immediately:

    These donuts taste best right away or within the day they are made.
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