Roxy Do-nuts (Easy Homemade Doughnuts)
Roxy Do-nuts are a classic baking-powder doughnut (no yeast), rolled, cut, and fried for a quick batch of old-fashioned treats. They cook at 365°F and come out golden with a tender, cake-like bite.
Dust with powdered sugar, roll in cinnamon sugar, or glaze while warm for a simple vintage favorite.
Roxy Easy Homemade Doughnuts
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons melted shortening
- 2 eggs
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 4 cups flour
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat frying fat or oil to 365°F.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, and nutmeg.
- Stir in melted shortening.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs and stir in milk and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures and knead lightly to form a dough.
- On a well-floured board, roll dough about 1/4-inch thick and cut with a doughnut cutter.
- Fry in deep hot fat at 365°F until golden, about 4–5 minutes total (turn once).
- Drain on paper.
Total fry time: about 4–5 minutes
Oil temperature: 365°F
FAQ
Are these yeast doughnuts?
No—these are baking powder (cake-style) doughnuts, so they’re quicker and don’t require rising time.
Why do I need to keep the oil at 365°F?
Correct temperature prevents greasy doughnuts and helps them brown evenly. Too cool absorbs oil; too hot browns too fast.
Do I need a doughnut cutter?
It helps, but you can use two round cutters (one large, one small) or cut holes with a bottle cap.
How should I store homemade doughnuts?
Doughnuts are best fresh. If needed, store airtight for one day or freeze unfrosted doughnuts.