Homemade Donuts
Fluffy, golden, and easy-to-make homemade donuts with a delightful glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Rolling Pin
- Donut Cutter
- Frying Pan
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast one packet
- ¾ cup warm milk around 110°F
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Frying
- 4 cups vegetable oil for deep frying
For the Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and activated yeast mixture. Knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let the dough rise for an hour until it doubles in size.
- Roll out the dough to ½-inch thickness and cut into donut shapes. Place on a floured surface and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan. Fry donuts for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip warm donuts into the glaze and let excess drip off.
- Place on a wire rack to set. Serve fresh and enjoy!
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Notes
Use fresh yeast for best results. Maintain the oil temperature for even frying.
