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Fluffy Old-Fashioned Yeast Donuts Recipe With Easy Chocolate Ganache and Sprinkles

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A nostalgic recipe for soft, airy yeast donuts topped with a glossy chocolate ganache and colorful sprinkles, perfect for cozy mornings and gatherings.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 4 cups (480g), sifted
  • Granulated sugar – ⅓ cup (65g)
  • Active dry yeast – 2 ¼ tsp (one packet)
  • Whole milk – 1 cup (240ml), warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • Unsalted butter – 4 tbsp (56g), melted and slightly cooled
  • Large eggs – 2, room temperature
  • Salt – 1 tsp
  • Vegetable oil – for frying
  • Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 1 cup (170g)
  • Heavy cream – ½ cup (120ml)
  • Unsalted butter – 1 tbsp (14g), optional
  • Assorted sprinkles – about ⅓ cup (50g)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Pour into a bowl, sprinkle yeast and a pinch of sugar over the surface. Let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
  2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, eggs, and activated yeast mixture. Mix on low speed until dough starts to come together.
  3. Knead the dough: Knead by hand or with dough hook for 8–10 minutes until smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky but not sticky. Add flour if too sticky.
  4. First rise: Place dough in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm spot until doubled, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  5. Shape the donuts: Roll dough on floured surface to ½ inch thickness. Cut out donuts with donut cutter or two round cutters. Re-roll scraps once or twice.
  6. Second rise: Place donuts on parchment-lined baking sheet, cover lightly, and let rise until puffy but not doubled, about 30 minutes.
  7. Heat oil and fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts in batches 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on wire rack lined with paper towels.
  8. Prepare ganache: Heat heavy cream until simmering. Pour over chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Stir in butter for shine.
  9. Dip and decorate: Dip warm (not hot) donuts into ganache, immediately sprinkle with sprinkles. Let ganache set before serving.

Notes

Proof dough in a warm, draft-free spot for best rise. Maintain oil temperature at 350°F to avoid greasy or undercooked donuts. Use a slotted spoon to flip donuts gently. Dip donuts while warm but not hot for ganache to stick well. Rest donuts on wire rack to prevent sogginess. Dough can be prepared ahead and refrigerated overnight.

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Keywords: yeast donuts, old-fashioned donuts, chocolate ganache, sprinkles, homemade donuts, fried donuts, dessert, breakfast

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