Fluffy homemade doughnuts like Grandma's – traditional recipe

Name: Fluffy homemade doughnuts like Grandma's – traditional recipe
Prep time: 90 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 14
Ingredients: 1 kg all-purpose flour; 150 g butter; 4 eggs; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 dl oil; 3 dl lukewarm milk; 40 g fresh yeast; 5 tablespoons rum or brandy

Easy to prepare
14 portions
90 minutes

Jan, 22. 12. 2025

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Craving authentic homemade doughnuts full of delicate flavor and aroma? This time-honored recipe guarantees perfectly fluffy and tender doughnuts that melt in your mouth. They go great with jam, cream, or simply lightly dusted with powdered sugar. Try this time-tested classic!

For 14 portions

Ingredients

1 kg all-purpose flour
150 g butter
4 eggs
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 dl oil
3 dl lukewarm milk
40 g fresh yeast
5 tablespoons rum or brandy

Preparation procedure

Preparing the starter – dissolve the butter in lukewarm milk, crumble the yeast and let the starter rise.
Working the dough – beat the eggs with the sugar, add half of the flour and, while constantly stirring, gradually pour in the milk with the starter. Finally add the rum and the remaining flour. Work into a smooth and elastic dough.
Proofing and shaping – roll the dough out on a floured surface and cut circles with a glass. Cover with a cloth and let rise in a warm place for at least 30 minutes.
Frying – heat oil in a deep pan or pot and fry the doughnuts until golden on both sides. After cooling, fill them with jam, cream, or simply dust them with powdered sugar.

Total preparation time:

⏳ 90 minutes (including proofing)

Number of servings:

🍩 25 doughnuts

Conclusion

These homemade doughnuts will take you back to childhood! They are perfectly moist, smell wonderful and are suitable for any occasion. Make them for family or friends and you’ll see how quickly they disappear from the plate. Have you tried them? Share your impressions in the comments!