Dairy-Free Donuts

These donuts are a delightful treat—airy, golden, and entirely milk-free. Simple to make using warm water, yeast, egg, and a touch of butter, the dough rises beautifully before being shaped and fried to a crisp cloud-like puff. Once lightly dusted with powdered sugar, each bite offers a tender, slightly sweet contrast of crispy exterior and fluffy center.

Ideal for an easy breakfast, a gentle afternoon snack, or unexpected guests—these donuts bring joy without the dairy or fuss.

Alina

Dairy-Free Donuts

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These donuts are a delightful treat—airy, golden, and entirely milk-free. Simple to make using warm water, yeast, egg, and a touch of butter, the dough rises beautifully before being shaped and fried to a crisp cloud-like puff. Once lightly dusted…

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Baking

Cuisine: European

Calories: 388

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• ¾ cup warm water
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp dried yeast
• 3 ¾ – 4 cups flour
• for frying sunflower oil
• for sprinkle powdered sugar

Method

 

1. Melt the butter in the microwave for 25 seconds, or in a saucepan on the stove.
   
2. Pour the melted butter into a large mixing bowl.
   
3. Add two tablespoons of sugar.
   
4. Add half a teaspoon of salt.
   
5. Pour ¾ cup of warm water.
   
6. Whisk everything together, then add the egg and whisk again.
   
7. Add one teaspoon of dry yeast, stir briefly, then cover the bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes.
   
8. Next, add the flour and knead the dough by hand.
   
9. Shape the dough into a ball and cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, until it doubles in size.
   
10. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin.
    
11. Use a glass to cut out circles from the dough.
    
12. Then use a plastic bottle cap to cut out a smaller circle in the center of each disc.
    
13. Repeat with the remaining dough, then leave the donuts on the counter for 10 minutes before frying.
    
14. Pour plenty of oil into a heavy pot or deep pan and heat it on the stove.
    
15. Place the donuts in the hot oil and fry over high heat.
    
16. Flip them to the other side once they start to turn golden.
    
17. Line a dish with paper towels and transfer the fried donuts onto them to drain the excess oil. ​
    
18. Dust the donuts generously with powdered sugar.
    

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 53.6gProtein: 8.7gFat: 15.5g

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