Classic Glazed Doughnuts

📝 Description:

These Glazed Doughnuts are light and airy with a tender crumb, fried to golden perfection and coated with a sweet, shiny vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or anytime you crave a sweet treat. Homemade doughnuts that taste better than store-bought!

🌍 Origin:

Doughnuts have a rich history with roots tracing back to Dutch settlers in America and evolving into the iconic glazed varieties popularized in the United States in the 20th century.

🧾 Ingredients Quantity:

For the Doughnuts:

All-purpose flour – 4 cups (500g)
Granulated sugar – ½ cup (100g)
Salt – 1 tsp
Instant yeast – 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet)
Warm milk (110°F / 43°C) – 1 cup (240ml)
Unsalted butter (softened) – ¼ cup (57g)
Large eggs – 2
Vegetable oil (for frying) – about 4 cups

For the Glaze:

Powdered sugar – 2 cups (240g)
Milk – ⅓ cup (80ml)
Vanilla extract – 1 tsp

🍽️ Instructions:

1. Activate Yeast:

In a small bowl, combine warm milk, 1 tsp sugar (from total), and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until frothy.

2. Make Dough:

In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs, butter, and yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.

3. Knead:

Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with dough hook for 6–8 minutes.

4. First Rise:

Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1–1½ hours.

5. Shape Doughnuts:

Roll dough to about ½-inch thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter or two round cutters (about 3-inch outer, 1-inch inner).

6. Second Rise:

Place doughnuts on parchment-lined baking sheets. Cover and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.

7. Heat Oil:

Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).

8. Fry Doughnuts:

Fry doughnuts a few at a time, about 1 minute per side until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to paper towels to drain.

9. Make Glaze:

Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

10. Glaze Doughnuts:

Dip warm doughnuts into glaze, then place on a rack to let glaze set.

✔️ Tips for Success:

Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for even frying.
Don’t overcrowd the pan to avoid temperature drop.
Let doughnuts cool slightly before glazing to avoid melting glaze too much.
Store glazed doughnuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

⭐ Serving Suggestions:

Enjoy fresh and warm with coffee or milk.
Add sprinkles or chopped nuts on glaze before it sets.
Fill with jam or cream after frying for filled doughnuts.

🥗 Nutrition (Per doughnut – approx. 12 doughnuts):

Calories: ~300 kcal
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Sugars: 15g
Protein: 4g
Sodium: 200mg

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