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THE BEST Homemade Glazed Donuts

Soft, fluffy yeast-raised donuts fried until golden and dipped in a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 0.75 cup warm milk
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 1 egg large
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling pin
  • Donut cutter
  • Deep pot for frying

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk and sugar.
  2. Mix dough ingredients and knead until smooth.
  3. Let rise until doubled.
  4. Roll, cut, and proof again.
  5. Fry at 350°F until golden.
  6. Dip in glaze and let set.

Notes

Maintain oil temperature for best texture.