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2 Ingredient donuts

PREP TIME 10 minutes
COOK TIME 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME 30 minutes
servings20 donuts
Quick, soft, and fluffy 2 Ingredient Donuts made without yeast or kneading. Ready in minutes with simple ingredients.
Close-up of golden 2-ingredient donuts coated in glossy chocolate glaze, resting on a floured wooden board
Ingredients
  • 3 cups (375g) self-rising flour (self raising flour) (See note 1)
  • 1 ½ cups (375ml) plain unflavored yogurt or buttermilk (See note 2)
Instructions
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and yogurt. Mix and knead lightly until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn out the dough onto a floured surface. Press it out to about ½ inch (12 mm) thick and cut into donuts using a donut or cookie cutter.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan or pot over medium heat. To test if the oil is ready, drop in a small piece of dough — it should sizzle, turn golden, and float to the top.
  • Carefully add the donuts, a few at a time. Fry for about 1 minute per side or until puffed and golden brown.
  • Lift out the donuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Topping ideas

  • If coating in cinnamon sugar, roll while still warm.
  • If using melted chocolate or glaze, let the donuts cool slightly before dipping.
Recipe Notes
  1. Self rising flour substitute: If you don’t have self-rising flour, make your own by whisking together (for this recipe): 4½ teaspoons baking powder + ¾ teaspoon salt into 3 cups (375 g) all-purpose flour (plain flour)
    Whisk well so the baking powder and salt are evenly mixed through the flour.
  2. Yogurt substitute: If you don’t have yogurt, make an easy substitute by adding 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice or vinegar to 1½ cups (375 ml) milk. Stir and let stand for 5 minutes before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1donut | Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg