🍩 Homemade Donuts Recipe | Glazed, Chocolate & Filled (Baked or Fried)

 🍩 Homemade Donuts Recipe | Glazed, Chocolate & Filled (Baked or Fried)

There’s nothing like a warm, fluffy donut made right in your own kitchen! Whether you like them glazed, filled with jam or cream, or dipped in chocolate, these homemade donuts are easy to make and absolutely delicious. Bonus: You can either fry them the classic way or bake them for a lighter twist!

📝 Ingredients

For the Dough:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (1 packet)

¼ cup sugar

½ tsp salt

¾ cup warm milk

¼ cup melted butter

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

For Frying (if using):

Oil for deep frying

For Baking (optional):

1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)

🍯 Glaze Options:

Classic Sugar Glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2–3 tbsp milk

½ tsp vanilla essence

Chocolate Glaze:

½ cup dark or milk chocolate

1 tbsp butter

2 tbsp cream or milk

Jam or Cream Filling:

Your favorite jam, custard, or whipped cream

Piping bag (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Dough

Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.

Add egg, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix well.

Gradually add flour and salt. Knead until a soft dough forms (10 minutes).

Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.

Step 2: Shape the Donuts

Roll out the dough to ½ inch thickness.

Cut with a donut cutter or two round lids (one large, one small for the center).

Place on a tray, cover, and let them rest for 20–30 minutes.

Step 3: Fry or Bake

For Fried Donuts:

Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry donuts on medium heat until golden on both sides.

Drain on paper towels.

For Baked Donuts:

Brush with egg-milk wash. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 4: Glaze & Fill

Dip warm donuts into glaze or chocolate. Let them set on a rack.

For filled donuts:

 Use a piping bag to inject jam or cream into the center.

🌸 Areeba’s Tips for Perfect Donuts:

Make sure the milk is warm, not hot — it activates the yeast perfectly.

Don’t over-fry — they cook fast! Keep oil on medium heat.

Use a fork or chopstick to flip gently for an even golden crust.

Add colorful sprinkles, crushed nuts, or coconut for fun variations!

🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

Serve fresh with tea, coffee, or as a party dessert!

These donuts also make a beautiful treat for Eid, birthdays, or brunch tables.

💬 Areeba’s Note:

Whether you love the classic glaze or gooey chocolate coating, these homemade donuts bring bakery-style magic to your kitchen. Try both the baked and fried versions and tell me your favorite! 🍩💛

Tag me @flavorstoriesbyareeba when you try it!