Bakery-Style Donuts – Soft, Fluffy & Profitable

These bakery-style donuts are soft, fluffy, and highly profitable. They are easy to make, fully customizable, and extremely popular in cafés and bakeries.

Why These Donuts Are Perfect for Bakeries

• High customer demand
• Low ingredient cost
• Easy portion control
• Customizable with toppings and fillings

Ingredients (12–15 donuts)

• 500 g all-purpose flour
• 10 g instant dry yeast
• 60 g sugar
• 250 ml warm milk
• 60 g butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• Vegetable oil for deep frying

Preparation Method

1. Mix flour, sugar, and yeast. Let rest 5 minutes.
2. Add egg, butter, and vanilla. Knead until soft and smooth (8–10 min).
3. First proof: 60–90 minutes until dough doubles in size.
4. Shape donuts and let rest 20–30 minutes.
5. Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F). Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden.
6. Coat donuts with sugar or glaze while warm.

Professional Tips

• Do not overheat the oil.
• Soft dough produces fluffy donuts.
• Fry in small batches for best results.
• Glaze donuts while warm for a smooth finish.

Cost & Pricing (Example)

• Flour: $0.80
• Yeast: $0.30
• Milk: $0.60
• Butter: $0.30
• Sugar: $0.70
• Toppings & extras: $0.30
• Total cost (batch of 12–15 donuts): ≈ $3.00

Cost per donut: $0.20 – $0.25

Suggested selling price per donut: $1.00 – $1.50

Estimated total revenue for batch: $12.00 – $22.50

Estimated profit: $9.00 – $19.50

Storage Tips

• Best served the same day for optimal softness.
• Can be stored in an airtight container for 1 day.

FAQ

Are donuts profitable for bakeries?

Yes. Donuts have low ingredient cost, high demand, and fast turnover.

Can donut dough be prepared in advance?

Yes. Dough can be refrigerated overnight.

How long do donuts last?

Best consumed the same day; they lose softness over time.

Summary

• Low-cost ingredients
• High demand
• Soft and fluffy texture
• Perfect for cafés and bakeries