Glazed Donuts Recipe (VIDEO)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Total Time

    2 hrs

  • Servings

    12 donuts

  • Calories

    229 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Glazed Donuts Recipe (VIDEO)

Homemade Glazed donuts are fluffy, airy and melt-in-your-mouth good. Making donuts is easier than you think with very little active time, and you’ll love the simple vanilla glaze.

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Ingredients

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Donut Dough:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided, plus more for dusting
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 packet instant yeast quick acting or rapid rise (about 2 1/4 tsp)
  • 2/3 cup milk scalded and cooled to 115˚F
  • 1/4 cup light olive oil or vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 2 egg yolks room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Donut Glaze:

  • 1 lb powdered sugar (4 cups)
  • 5-6 Tbsp water
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
  • oil for frying such as peanut oil or vegetable oil
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Instructions

  1. Scald milk: Pour milk into a small saucepan over medium/low heat, stirring constantly to prevent film from forming. Once milk reaches 180˚F, or you see milk steaming, remove from heat and transfer to a measuring cup to cool to 115˚F on a thermometer.
  2. Proof dough: In a large mixing bowl, add 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 packet yeast and 1/4 tsp salt, and whisk to combine. Add 2/3 cup warm milk, whisk in 1/4 cup oil, 2 egg yolks, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and whisk to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let rest at room temperature 10-15 minutes or until some bubbles form on the surface (this indicates your yeast is active).
  3. Knead: Use a firm spatula to mix in most of the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, adding just enough flour until dough holds together and no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl (add the last 2 Tbsp flour only if needed). Kead the dough in the bowl by hand for 5 minutes. If dough is really sticking to your hands, dust lightly with flour then continue kneading. Dough should be soft and slightly sticky.
  4. Let dough rise: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set in a warm 100˚F oven for 45 min or at room temp for 1.5 to 2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Roll and cut donuts: Turn dough out onto a floured surface. Roll dough with a rolling pin to 1/4” to 1/3” thick and use a donut cutter to make 11-12 donuts and donut holes. Gently press together scraps and re-roll to get another donut if desired.
  6. Let donuts rise: Place donuts and donut holes on a parchment lined baking sheet, with just enough space so they are not touching. Cover with a tea towel and let donuts rise again in a warm place for 20 minutes or at room temperature for 45 minutes until puffed.
  7. Make glaze: combine all glaze ingredients in a bowl and stir together until sugar is dissolved then set aside.
  8. Fry Donuts: In a dutch oven with clip on thermometer or in a deep fryer, Heat oil to 375˚F. Once donuts have puffed, fry 2 donuts at a time for 45 to 60 seconds per side until golden on each side, flipping once.
  9. Glaze donuts: Remove donuts from the oil one at a time and Immediately dip both sides in glaze then transfer to a wire rack.
  10. Fry donut holes: Fry and glaze the donut holes in 2 batches. Serve donuts as soon as the glaze is set.

Notes

  • *Nutrition label is an approximation since it is difficult to accurately calculate the oil in fried recipes. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbs 40g Protein 4g (8%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 33mg (11%) Sodium 57mg (2%) Potassium 54mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 69IU (1%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbs 40g
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 33mg 11%
Sodium 57mg 2%
Potassium 54mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 69IU 1%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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