Dunkin’ Donuts Plain Donut Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying about 6 cups
- ½ cup granulated sugar optional coating
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and mix gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Lightly flour a surface and roll dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut into donut shapes.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry 2–3 donuts at a time for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Toss warm donuts in sugar or cinnamon sugar if desired.
Notes
Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and prevents spreading.
Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for evenly cooked, non-greasy donuts.
Nutmeg is key to the classic cake donut flavor.
Best enjoyed within a few hours of frying.