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Freshly baked doughnuts dusted with powdered sugar, arranged neatly on a baking sheet. Title: How to Make Doughnuts Without Yeast – Quick and Simple Recipe

No-Yeast Doughnuts Recipe

This no-yeast doughnut recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for four people. The dough comes together with simple ingredients like flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, egg, and butter—no waiting for the dough to rise! Just mix, roll, cut, and fry until golden brown. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll have soft, fluffy doughnuts ready to enjoy. Top them with powdered sugar or glaze for extra flavor. Perfect for a quick homemade treat!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp melted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola
  • Powdered sugar or glaze for topping optional

Method
 

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients – In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients – In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Combine – Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir gently until a soft dough forms.
  4. Roll & Cut – Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to ½ inch thickness. Use a round cutter to shape the doughnuts and a smaller cutter for the center.
  5. Heat Oil – In a deep pan, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Fry – Fry the doughnuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  7. Add Toppings – Dust with powdered sugar or dip in glaze while warm.
  8. Serve – Enjoy fresh for the best taste!