Homemade Glazed Donuts
Fluffy, sweet, and irresistible, these Homemade Glazed Donuts are perfect for a special breakfast or a sweet treat any time.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast Make sure it's fresh for the best rise.
- ¾ cup warm water Should be warm, not hot.
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter Melted.
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 2½ to 3 cups all-purpose flour Start with 2½ cups, add more if needed.
- Vegetable oil For frying.
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk For the glaze.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon butter extract
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until it gets foamy.
- Stir in the sugar, salt, melted butter, egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually add 2½ cups of flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover with a towel. Let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
Cooking
- Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thick and cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the donuts in batches for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Once done, remove the donuts and let them drain on paper towels.
Glazing
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and butter extract until smooth.
- Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze and let them set.
Notes
These donuts are best served warm or at room temperature. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Freeze for longer storage with parchment paper between donuts.