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Light Yogurt Doughnuts Delight

Fluffy homemade yogurt doughnuts with a soft texture, subtle tang, and perfectly golden finish.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 10 doughnuts
Course: Fried Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Doughnuts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • heavy-bottomed pot
  • whisk
  • doughnut cutter

Method
 

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Mix eggs, yogurt, melted butter, and vanilla in another bowl until smooth.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently to form a soft dough.
  4. Chill dough for 20 minutes before rolling and cutting doughnut shapes.
  5. Heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and fry doughnuts until golden brown.
  6. Prepare glaze and dip slightly cooled doughnuts before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough for the fluffiest texture.