Gather flour, sugar, yeast, milk, eggs, butter, salt, and oil
Warm the milk
Mix the yeast with the warm milk and a little sugar
Let the yeast sit until foamy
Combine flour, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and the yeast mixture
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic
Cover the dough and let it rise until doubled in size
Roll out the dough on a floured surface
Cut out donut shapes
Place the cut donuts on a tray and let them rise again
Heat oil in a deep pan or fryer
Fry the donuts until golden brown on both sides
Remove the donuts and drain on paper towels
Add glaze, sugar, or icing if desired