Glazed Doughnuts
Glazed doughnuts are soft, yeasted rings fried until golden and dipped in a simple powdered-sugar glaze that sets to a thin, shiny coat. The dough requires two rises, so plan for about two hours from start to finish before frying.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Rolling pin
- Doughnut cutter
- Deep fryer or large pot
- Slotted spoon
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Doughnuts:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 cup whole milk warmed to about 110°F
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1 large egg
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture becomes foamy.
- Add 2 1/2 cups of the flour, salt, softened butter, and the egg to the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface. Knead it by hand, gradually adding the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, until the dough is smooth and elastic. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Using a doughnut cutter, cut out doughnuts and place them onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on each side, about 1-2 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Once the doughnuts have cooled slightly, dip them into the glaze, allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl. Return to the wire rack to set.
Notes
Tammy’s Tips:
- For a richer flavor, substitute water for milk in the doughnut dough.
- To add a citrus twist, consider adding a splash of lemon juice to the glaze.
- Ensure your frying oil maintains a steady temperature of 350°F for perfectly fried doughnuts.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
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