Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit until frothy – about 5 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining sugar, flour, and salt. Add the eggs, melted butter, and the activated yeast mixture. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm spot for 1-2 hours or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out to about ½ inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Use a donut cutter or two different-sized round cutters to shape the donuts and holes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 375°F (190°C). Carefully fry the donuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth to make the glaze.
- Dip each warm donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack to set the glaze.
Notes
- Make sure to allow the dough to rise sufficiently for fluffy donuts.
- Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for perfect frying.
- Customize the glaze with different flavors or toppings like sprinkles or crushed nuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 200 Kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg