Description
Amish Doughnuts are light, fluffy, and tender fried treats made with a yeast-based dough. Known for their pillowy texture and golden crust, these doughnuts are a beloved traditional sweet enjoyed fresh and warm.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk, warmed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 to 7 cups all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for dusting or glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or water (for glaze, optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze, optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Beat in eggs, melted butter, and salt.
- Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll out on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters.
- Place doughnuts on a lightly floured baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry doughnuts in batches for about 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar or dip in glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Serve warm for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Make sure the oil temperature stays consistent for even frying.
- Dough can be made the night before and refrigerated before the first rise.
- For a cinnamon-sugar coating, roll warm doughnuts in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but they can be reheated in the microwave for 10–15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
