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