Doughnut Dough Recipe

In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.

In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt.

Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour in the yeast mixture, melted butter, vanilla extract, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

After the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles and roll it out to a 1/2 inch thickness.

Use a doughnut cutter or a drinking glass to cut out doughnuts from the rolled dough.

Place the doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or in a greased doughnut pan. Let them rest for 10 minutes to rise again.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot.

If baking, bake the doughnuts for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. If frying, carefully drop the doughnuts into the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.

Once cooked, remove the doughnuts from the oven or fryer and let them cool on a wire rack.

Enjoy the homemade doughnuts as they are or glaze them with your favorite toppings like powdered sugar, chocolate ganache, or cinnamon sugar.