Glazed Donuts Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cwarm milk)
(107-110° f
- 2 ¼ tspactive dry yeast
- 2 tbspgranulated sugar
divided
- ¼ cmelted butter
cooled
- 2 cbread flour
- ½ tspsalt
- vegetable oil
for frying
- 2 cpowdered sugar
- 2 tbspwhole milk
or more, if needed
- 1 tspvanilla extract
Directions
Make the donut dough-
- 1
Into the bottom of a mixing bowl, stir warm milk, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and yeast together. Set aside 10 minutes to bloom and activate. After 10 minutes mixture should look foamy. Add in remaining sugar, melted butter, half of the flour and the salt.
- 2
Knead mixture on low to incorporate flour. Slowly add in more and more bread flour 2 tablespoons at a time until dough gathers on the dough hook and cleans the sides of the bowl. Dough should feel tacky but not sticky and leave residue on your hands. Knead 5 minutes.
- 3
Grease bowl and dough thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap or clean kitchen towel and set aside in a warm spot to rise and double in size (1-3 hours).
- 4
After dough has risen, dump onto a floured work surface and roll out to be 1/2 inch thick. Using a 3 to 3 1/2 inch donut cutter, cut dough into donuts and accompanying donut holes. Set onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet that has been lightly dusted with flour.
- 5
Cover gently with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Rise donuts 30 minutes or until nicely puffed but not quite double in size.
Fry the donuts-
- 1
Add vegetable or canola oil to a deep heavy bottomed pot fitted with a candy thermometer. You want at least 3 inches of oil in the pot. Heat over medium heat to get the oil to hold steady at 375° F. Anywhere between 360° and 380° F is fine, but keep in mind the oil temperature will go down with the addition of the donuts and you will have to adjust. It's better to be at 375-380° F, add the donuts and have the temp come down to 360° F. Add three or four donuts to the hot oil and fry 30 to 45 seconds per side or until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
For the glaze-
- 1
While the donuts are cooling, whisk all the ingredients together for the glaze. Add the milk in bit by bit until the glaze is a little runnier than white school glue. Dip the top of each donut into the glaze and place on cooling rack to drip down. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
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About this Recipe
Craving that melt-in-your-mouth, sweet satisfaction only a fresh Glazed Donut can deliver? This classic Glazed Donut Recipe brings the bakery experience right to your kitchen, promising pure heaven with every warm, pillowy bite. You'll love how simple it is to achieve authentic, golden-brown donuts with a perfectly balanced vanilla glaze.
What sets this Glazed Donut Recipe apart is its commitment to classic technique, resulting in an unforgettably tender texture. Starting with a simple yeasted dough, you'll create donuts that are fried to a beautiful golden perfection, then immediately dipped in a sweet, luscious vanilla glaze. This rapid glazing process ensures that delightful sheen and seals in the fresh-from-the-fryer warmth and flavor.
Get ready for a truly indulgent experience. These donuts offer a delightfully crisp exterior that gives way to an incredibly soft, airy interior. Each bite is coated in a sweet, fragrant vanilla glaze that's perfectly balanced—not overly sweet, but rich enough to satisfy. This recipe yields 10 generous servings, with each donut coming in at approximately 260 calories, making them a special treat perfect for breakfast or dessert. The process involves a bit of waiting for the dough to rise, but the active cooking time is surprisingly short, making the effort entirely worth it.
While this Glazed Donut Recipe shines as is, you can easily personalize the sweet vanilla glaze. Consider swapping the vanilla extract for almond extract for a nutty twist, or adding a pinch of cinnamon to the powdered sugar mixture for a spiced version. For an extra touch of decadence, a sprinkle of toasted shredded coconut or finely chopped nuts could be added to the wet glaze before it sets, though this will change the classic profile.
Serve these Glazed Donuts fresh and warm to truly appreciate their exquisite texture and flavor. They are an undeniable crowd-plepleaser for a weekend breakfast, a special brunch, or simply as an afternoon pick-me-up alongside a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk. Don't be afraid to share, though you might find it hard!