Description
Soft, fluffy classic glazed donuts with a golden crust and sweet vanilla glaze, perfect for breakfast or a treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, salt, and half the flour. Mix well, then gradually add the remaining flour. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours until doubled.
- Roll dough to ½-inch thick on a floured surface. Cut out donut shapes and let rise again on parchment for 30–40 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F. Fry 2–3 donuts at a time, 1 minute per side, until golden. Drain on a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar, water, and vanilla to make glaze. Dip warm donuts and let the glaze set.
Notes
- Use bread flour for chewier texture if preferred.
- Glaze donuts while they’re still warm for best coating.
- Keep oil temperature steady to avoid greasy donuts.
- Dough can be prepped ahead and stored in the fridge overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: glazed donut, homemade donuts, classic donuts, fried donuts, sweet breakfast