How To Make Donuts | Best Donuts Recipe | Homemade Donuts

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Stevia reduces calories while sweetening.

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.

In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until combined.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently until smooth.

Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thick and cut into doughnut shapes.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.

Fry the doughnuts in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove the doughnuts and drain on paper towels.

While warm, dip doughnuts in a mixture of powdered sugar and cinnamon.

For colored icing, mix powdered sugar with milk and food coloring until smooth.

Dip the doughnuts in icing and decorate with sprinkles as desired.

Let the icing set before serving.

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