FLUFFY HOMEMADE GLAZED DONUTS

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Introduction

These classic yeast-raised donuts are incredibly soft, airy, and melt-in-your-mouth. The dough is enriched with butter, eggs, and milk, giving you bakery-style donuts with a light interior and a crisp golden exterior. The glossy vanilla glaze completes them perfectly.

Ingredients

For the Donut Dough

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (240ml) warm milk (not hot)
  • ¼ cup (50g) sugar
  • 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup (55g) softened butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Extra flour for dusting
  • Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Glaze

  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup (60ml) milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt (optional but makes the glaze better)

Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast

  1. In a bowl, mix warm milk + 1 tbsp sugar.
  2. Add the yeast and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the Dough

  1. In a large bowl, add flour, remaining sugar, salt, eggs, butter, vanilla, and yeast mixture.
  2. Mix until a soft dough forms.
  3. Knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

3. First Rise

  1. Place dough in an oiled bowl.
  2. Cover and let rise 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.

4. Shape the Donuts

  1. Roll dough about 1.5 cm thick.
  2. Cut circles using a donut cutter (or a cup + bottle cap).
  3. Place shaped donuts on parchment paper.

5. Second Rise

Let the donuts rest 30–40 minutes until puffy.

6. Fry the Donuts

  1. Heat oil to 175°C / 350°F.
  2. Carefully fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side, until golden.
  3. Place on paper towels to drain.

Glaze Preparation

  1. Whisk powdered sugar + milk + vanilla until smooth.
  2. Dip warm donuts fully into the glaze or drizzle on top.
  3. Let sit 10 minutes to set and shine.

Tips for Perfect Donuts

  • Warm milk should be warm like baby’s milk, not hot.
  • Don’t over-fry — they darken quickly.
  • Glaze while donuts are still warm for the best shine.
  • Let the dough rise properly to get very fluffy donuts.

Conclusion

These donuts are soft, golden, shiny, and bakery-perfect. Once you prepare them at home, you’ll never want store-bought again. Enjoy them fresh the same day — they’re incredible.

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