Easy Homemade Doughnuts

This easy donut recipe is made from ingredients you probably already have. My 3-year-old loves these donuts because he can have them whenever he wants since there's hardly any waiting time. Use any topping you want — our favorite is powdered sugar!

• Preparation Time: 14 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 quart oil for deep frying
• ⅜ cup milk
• ½ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Stir together milk and vinegar; let stand for a few minutes until thick.

Step 3

Cream together sugar and shortening in a mixing bowl until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla until well-blended. Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into sugar mixture alternating with milk mixture.

Step 4

Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3-inch thickness. Cut into donuts using a donut cutter. Let stand for about 10 minutes.

Step 5

Fry donuts in hot oil until golden, turning over once. Drain on paper towels.

Step 6

Dust with confectioners' sugar while they are still warm and serve.