The Best Donut Recipes!

Homemade donuts are delicious and popular treats often prepared for various occasions, such as Carnival or Fat Thursday, but also without any special reason.

Traditional homemade donuts are made from yeast dough, shaped into balls and left to rise. Then the donuts are deep-fried until they develop a golden, crispy crust.

After frying, the donuts are usually dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with glaze, and then filled with favorite additions such as strawberry jam, vanilla cream, or chocolate filling.

Homemade donuts are much more aromatic and flavorful than store-bought ones because you can add many ingredients to enrich their taste and aroma. Moreover, homemade donuts are perfect for those who enjoy culinary experiments and want to stand out at gatherings with their own homemade baked goods.

Proven Step-by-Step Donut Recipes

Who doesn’t like eating one or two donuts on Fat Thursday? ;)

It has become a cherished tradition to indulge in donuts on this day like on no other.

But honestly, I enjoy donuts not only on this special Thursday.

You have to admit—a sweet, glaze-covered donut brings so much joy.

A large collection of homemade donut recipes has already gathered on the blog.

You’ll find traditional donuts filled with marmalade, as well as many flavorful variations.

I’ve already made nut donuts, chocolate-orange donuts, cheese donuts (no yeast), xylitol donuts, and baked donuts.

Yes, yes — you can bake donuts too. They have a bit fewer calories, but still taste wonderful!

You can also make mini donuts — perfect for a single bite.

Take a look at my donut recipes and choose your favorites!

Check Out My Homemade Donut Recipes