Sweeten Your Day with Georgia-Style Homemade Donuts: The Ultimate Recipe

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Georgia is known for its warm hospitality and love of comfort food, and what could be more comforting than a batch of freshly made, soft, fluffy donuts? Picture biting into a warm donut, crisp on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth soft on the inside, dripping with a sweet vanilla glaze. These homemade donuts are a true southern delight, perfect for breakfast, a special snack, or a treat to share with friends and family.

In Georgia, where food is all about home-cooked love, making donuts from scratch is a cherished tradition. There’s something special about taking the time to knead the dough, let it rise, and then frying those perfect rounds until golden brown. Whether you’re glazing them with a simple vanilla glaze or adding sprinkles, chocolate chips, or nuts, these donuts will leave you wanting more.

The recipe for these Georgia-style donuts captures everything you love about this classic treat. The dough is soft and rich, made with a mixture of whole milk, eggs, and butter for that signature fluffy texture. The donuts are fried to perfection and dipped in a silky glaze, adding just the right amount of sweetness.

Recipe: Georgia-Style Homemade Donuts

Ingredients:

For the Doughnuts:

• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 1/2 cup warm water (110°F or 43°C)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

• Sprinkles, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough: Start by mixing the yeast, warm water, and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, signaling the yeast is activated. In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining sugar, eggs, warmed milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir in the yeast mixture. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Let it rise in a greased bowl for 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
2. Shape the Doughnuts: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface. Use a donut cutter to shape the donuts and donut holes. Lay them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
3. Fry the Doughnuts: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in batches, cooking each side for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate.
4. Prepare the Glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip each warm donut into the glaze and allow the excess to drip off. Sprinkle with optional toppings like sprinkles, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts while the glaze is still wet.
5. Serve: These donuts are best enjoyed fresh and warm. Their soft, fluffy texture, combined with the sweet glaze, makes them an irresistible treat.

Making these donuts at home gives you a sense of accomplishment and a taste of southern comfort. Whether you’re making them for a special occasion or just because, you’ll find that these donuts capture the spirit of Georgia hospitality in every bite.

Here's an enhanced and authentic recipe for Homemade Donuts, inspired by the southern tradition of comfort food. The donuts are soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden, with a sweet vanilla glaze. Georgia’s love for rich, homey flavors comes through with every bite, whether you're frying them up for a breakfast treat or a snack to share.

Georgia-Style Homemade Donuts Recipe

Ingredients:

• For the Doughnuts:
• • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water (110°F)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup warm whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Vegetable oil for frying
• For the Glaze:
• • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional Toppings:
• • Sprinkles, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   Start by dissolving yeast in warm water with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. In another bowl, mix the rest of the sugar, eggs, warm milk, butter, and vanilla. Stir the yeast mixture into this. Slowly add flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic, then let it rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
2. Shape the Doughnuts:
   Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out to 1/2-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter to shape the dough, placing the donuts on a parchment-lined sheet. Let them rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
3. Fry the Doughnuts:
   Heat vegetable oil in a pot to 350°F. Fry the donuts in batches for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4. Make the Glaze:
   In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Dip each warm donut into the glaze, allowing the excess to drip off. Add toppings like sprinkles or chocolate chips if desired.
5. Serve:
   Enjoy the donuts while they are still warm and soft!

This recipe brings a touch of southern charm to your kitchen. The key to these irresistible donuts lies in the perfect rise and frying at the right temperature, which ensures a light and fluffy texture inside with a crispy golden exterior​(KITCHEN @ HOSKINS)​(Doughnut Lounge)​(Mom On Timeout).