Score baking bragging rights by perfecting donuts from scratchand sharing the irresistible results.

Donuts (also spelled doughnuts) are deep-fried pastries made from dough.

Donut-like fried pastries appear in many forms the world over, both savory and sweet.

Doughnuts with different icing toppings

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However, in the United States, donuts are most often sweet treats commonly enjoyed at breakfast.

The apprentice decided to poke holes in the pastries before frying to help them cook more evenly.

Step 1.

Rolling out doughnut dough

Step 2.

Donuts can simply be coated with powdered sugar or granulated sugar.

Roll and Cut the Dough

They just wouldn’t be donuts without their classic shape.

Cutting out doughnuts

Here’s how to get it.

Step 4.

Fry the Doughnuts

Don’t be intimidated.

Frying doughnut in hot oil

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We’re here to talk you through every step of how to fry donuts.

Step 5.

Coat or Ice the Donuts

Add these optional finishing touches while the donuts are still slightly warm.

Dipping doughnut in chocolate frosting

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You’ve officially learned how to make donuts at home!

However, you could also use a heavy, deep large saucepan and a frying thermometer.

You now know everything you should probably succeed at making homemade donuts.