Easy Condensed Milk Donuts
These easy condensed milk donuts are soft, sweet, and come together quickly using simple ingredients, making them a perfect treat for any occasion.
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 2 large eggs Use fresh eggs for better texture and binding.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 can sweetened condensed milk (about 190 g / 6.7 oz) Adds moisture, sweetness, and richness.
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for shaping Bread flour may make donuts chewier; cake flour makes them more delicate.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the donuts puff slightly.
- Oil for frying vegetable, canola, or sunflower oil recommended
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, crack in the eggs, add the salt, and pour in half a can of sweetened condensed milk (about 190 g). Whisk or stir together until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color.
- Sift together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add this dry mix to the wet ingredients in the bowl. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for about 3–4 minutes until it becomes soft, pliable, and no longer sticks to your hands. Add a little flour if the dough is too sticky but be careful not to dry it out.
- Heat about 2 inches (5 cm) of oil in a frying pan over low to medium-low heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking (about 320°F / 160°C) to allow even cooking without burning.
Frying
- Divide the dough into small portions and shape each into a small donut shape or simple round ball if preferred.
- Fry the donuts in batches, turning gently, for about 3–4 minutes per side until they turn a golden brown color. Adjust heat as needed to avoid burning before cooking through.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried donuts to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Once slightly cooled, dust the donuts lightly with powdered sugar if desired and serve warm.
Notes
Keep the oil temperature steady; too hot and the outside burns before the inside cooks. Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying – this drops the oil temperature and causes greasy donuts. For a less rich alternative, serve with fresh fruit or a simple glaze instead of powdered sugar.