These Fluffy Vanilla Sugar Doughnuts are soft, light, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Fried to golden perfection and rolled in vanilla-scented sugar, they taste just like classic bakery doughnuts—only fresher and better. Each bite is airy on the inside with a delicate, sweet crunch on the outside.
Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon treat, these doughnuts disappear fast—especially when served warm.
Why You’ll Love These Doughnuts
- Ultra-fluffy and soft inside
- Lightly crisp, sugary coating
- Classic vanilla flavor
- Perfect for frying beginners
- Better than store-bought
Ingredients
For the Doughnuts
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
For Frying
- Vegetable oil
Vanilla Sugar Coating
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or vanilla sugar)
How to Make Fluffy Vanilla Sugar Doughnuts
1. Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, mix warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough
Add melted butter, egg, vanilla, and salt.
Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. First Rise
Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
4. Shape
Roll dough out to about ½-inch thickness.
Cut doughnuts using a cutter or glass (cut holes with a bottle cap).
Place on parchment and rest 20–30 minutes.
5. Fry
Heat oil to 175°C (350°F).
Fry doughnuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
6. Coat
While still warm, toss doughnuts in vanilla sugar until fully coated.
Tips for Perfect Doughnuts
- Don’t overheat oil—steady temperature is key
- Fry in small batches
- Coat while warm so sugar sticks
- Dough should be soft, not stiff
Serving Ideas
- Serve warm with coffee or milk
- Add cinnamon to the sugar coating
- Fill with jam or custard
- Drizzle with glaze for variety
Storage
- Best eaten fresh
- Store at room temperature up to 24 hours
- Reheat briefly to soften
Final Thought
These Fluffy Vanilla Sugar Doughnuts are light, classic, and irresistibly comforting—the kind of treat that makes everyone smile after the first bite. Once you make them at home, bakery doughnuts won’t compare.