Easy Baked Doughnuts
These easy homemade doughnuts are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet with a simple pink glaze that makes them perfect for Valentine’s Day or any cozy baking moment. Made with yeast and finished with fun sprinkles, they’re great for beginners and feel extra special without being complicated. Whether you’re baking for a holiday, brunch, or just because, these doughnuts are a total mood.
Ingredients
- 3 egg yolks
- 1-2 cups any oil (for frying)
- 2 ½ cups self-rising flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup caster sugar see notes
- 1 tablespoon dry yeast
- ½ cup butter
Icing ingredients:
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- Orange, pink and white sprinkles or any color
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, mix the self-rising flour, dry yeast, and caster sugar until combined. Add the egg yolks, milk, melted butter, and olive oil. Stir until a soft dough forms.
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Knead the dough lightly until smooth. Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel and place it in a warm spot to rise for about 2 hours, or until doubled in size.
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Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a thick sheet and cut out doughnut shapes using a round cutter and a smaller cutter for the centers.
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Place the cut doughnuts on parchment paper and let them rest briefly while heating the oil.
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Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer. Fry doughnuts in small batches for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and let cool.
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To make the icing, slowly mix water into the icing sugar until smooth. Spoon the glaze over cooled doughnuts and decorate with pink, orange, and white sprinkles.
Recipe Notes
- Let the dough rise fully for the best texture
- Caster sugar (super fine sugar). You can also use granulated sugar or make your own by pulsing granulated sugar in a blender for 10–15 seconds. Doughnuts may be slightly less tender.
- Fry in small batches so the oil stays hot
- Cool completely before icing
- Use Valentine-colored sprinkles for extra cuteness
- Best enjoyed fresh and warm