Classic Glazed Donuts
Category: Dessert
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- Yields: About 12 donuts
- Prep time: 2 hours (includes rising time)
- Cook time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup warm milk (105°F-110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Make the dough
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
- In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in salt.
- Combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients. Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1-1 1/2 hours.
- Punch down dough and roll out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter or a round cookie cutter and a smaller one for the hole.
- Let donuts rise on a lightly greased baking sheet for about 30 minutes.
Fry the donuts
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F.
- Fry donuts in hot oil for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove donuts from oil and drain on paper towels.
Note: consistent oil heat is important for frying, don’t add too many donuts at once.
Make the glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Glaze the donuts
- Dip cooled donuts in glaze, letting excess drip off.
- Place glazed donuts on a wire rack to set.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use whole milk instead of skim.
- You can add flavorings like cinnamon or cardamom to the dough.
- For extra indulgence, top the glazed donuts with sprinkles or chopped nuts.
If you have a deep fryer it can help regulating your oil temperature.
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