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Homemade Glazed Donuts

Homemade Glazed Donuts are melt in your mouth soft and fluffy with a perfectly sweet glaze. They come together so easily, these donuts will become a weekend staple.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Rising Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 265 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Basic Donut Dough
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water approximately 100 degrees
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 to 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 quart vegetable oil
Donut Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 to 4 teaspoons water

Instructions

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  1. Combine the yeast, water, sugar, evaporated milk, salt, shortening, eggs, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer. Pour in 2 cups of the flour and knead on a medium-low speed with a dough hook until well combined. Slowly add in the remaining flour until a smooth dough ball forms. Dough should be wet, but should not stick to your fingers or the sides of the bowl.
  2. Transfer the dough to a lightly greased mixing bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a clean dish towel, and let rise 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick. Use a drinking glass or round cookie cutter to punch out 12 donuts, re-rolling the dough as necessary to get a dozen donuts and use almost all of the dough. Let rise another 30 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, pour vegetable oil into a large pot, enough for the oil to be 1-inch deep. Heat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While the frying oil is coming to temperature, make the glaze in a medium-size mixing bowl by whisking together melted butter, powdered sugar, pinch salt, 2 tsp evaporated milk, and vanilla extract. Add in water 1 teaspoon at a time until it is just thin enough to dip something in easily. It shouldn't be runny, but it shouldn't be thick either.
  5. Fry the donuts a few at a time until golden brown, flipping halfway through. It is helpful to do a test donut to ensure that the donut gets cooked through. Transfer the donuts to a wire rack covered with a layer of paper towels. Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes then dip the top of the donut into the glaze and place it back on the wire rack.

Notes

  • Instead of frying in vegetable oil, you can also use vegetable shortening instead. You'll need approximately 2 cups of shortening. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1donut Calories 265kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Sodium 137mg (6%) Potassium 78mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 111IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 265

% Daily Value*

Serving 1donut
Calories 265kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Sodium 137mg 6%
Potassium 78mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 111IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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