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Olive Garden Italian Donuts Recipe

Olive Garden Italian Donuts Recipe (2026)

Olive Garden Italian Donuts Recipe is made with flour, eggs, milk, sugar, and oil. Fry until golden, then dust with powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • ¾ cup whole milk room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup powdered sugar for topping

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Rolling pin
  • Knife or pizza cutter
  • Deep frying pan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar until evenly combined, smooth, and completely free from lumps.
    Olive Garden Italian Donuts Recipe Step 1 Mix Dry Ingredients
Step 2: Combine Wet Ingredients
  1. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth, creamy, and fully blended.
    Olive Garden Italian Donuts Recipe Step 2 Combine Wet Ingredients
Step 3: Make the Dough
  1. Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing gently until a soft dough forms without overworking.
    Olive Garden Italian Donuts Recipe Step 3 Make the Dough
Step 4: Roll and Cut
  1. Transfer dough onto a lightly floured surface, roll to a half-inch thickness, then cut into small squares.
    Olive Garden Italian Donuts Recipe Step 4 Roll and Cut
Step 5: Heat the Oil
  1. Heat oil in a deep pan until it reaches about 350°F for perfect frying.
    Olive Garden Italian Donuts Recipe Step 5 Heat the Oil
Step 6: Fry the Donuts
  1. Carefully place dough squares into hot oil, frying until puffed, golden brown, and evenly cooked.
    Olive Garden Italian Donuts Recipe Step 6 Fry the Donuts
Step 7: Finish and Serve
  1. Remove donuts, drain briefly, dust generously with powdered sugar, and serve warm with chocolate sauce.
    Olive Garden Italian Donuts Recipe Step 7 Finish and Serve

Notes

For authentic pillow-shaped donuts, roll and cut the dough evenly before frying in properly heated oil.