Description
These classic glazed donuts are light, fluffy, and fried to golden perfection, then dipped in a smooth vanilla glaze. A bakery-style treat you can make at home with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- About 6 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk and granulated sugar, then sprinkle the yeast over the top. Let it stand for 5–7 minutes until foamy.
- Add the eggs, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 6–8 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
- Cut out donuts using a donut cutter or two round cutters. Place on a floured surface, cover loosely, and let rise again for 30–40 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the donuts in batches, cooking about 1 minute per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- While the donuts are still warm, dip each one into the glaze, coating both sides. Place on a wire rack and allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- Donuts are best enjoyed fresh on the same day.
- You can refrigerate the dough overnight after the first rise.
- Use a thermometer to maintain correct frying temperature.
- Freeze unglazed donuts and glaze after thawing for best results.
- The glaze can be customized with different flavors like citrus zest or extracts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
