Doughnuts are an iconic American pastry that have been enjoyed for generations. The sweet aroma of freshly fried doughnuts is irresistible, and biting into a warm, fluffy doughnut is a truly satisfying experience. The first mention of doughnuts can be found in Washington Irving’s 1809 novel A History of New York. Back then, doughnuts were called dough-nuts, or oly koeks, meaning “oil cakes” in Dutch, and were made by frying balls of sweetened dough in hog’s fat. The doughnuts of the past did not have a hole in the middle, which is a defining characteristic of the modern doughnut we know and love.
With our test kitchen-approved recipes and tips, you can make perfect doughnuts every time. Our step-by-step guide will show you how to make the pillowy dough, shape the doughnuts, fry them to perfection, and enjoy the satisfaction that comes with creating something delicious from scratch.
YEASTED DOUGHNUTS
Makes about 15 doughnuts
Lighter-than-air and perfectly sweet, these doughnuts are ready to be shaped and finished any way your heart desires. Whether dipped in Vanilla Glaze and bursting with apricot and strawberry jam for a fruit-filled delight,
