Mrs Dunster's Donut Recipe
This Mrs Dunster's Donut Recipe combines flour, milk, eggs, butter, and warm spices to create soft, cake-style donuts that taste homemade.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
- Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons.
- Rolling Pin
- Donut cutter or two round cutters (one large, one small)
- Heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer
- Thermometer (optional but helpful)
- Slotted spoon
- Cooling rack
- Paper towels
Ingredients
For the donut dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For frying:
- Vegetable oil or neutral frying oil
Optional toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Cinnamon sugar
- Simple vanilla glaze
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth, then add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. The dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Pat it gently to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut out donuts using a donut cutter and gather scraps carefully to cut more.
- Heat oil to 350°F in a heavy-bottomed pot.
- Fry donuts in small batches for about 1 to 1 1/2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a cooling rack lined with paper towels.