Super Easy Doughnuts

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Description

This easy donut recipe is quick to make in just 30 minutes using simple ingredients for delicious soft-on-the-inside, cakey donuts perfect for brunch.

Ingredients

3/8 cup milk
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons shortening
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 quart oil for deep frying
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Directions

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.
7 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.