Delicious Glazed Donuts

Описание: Ingredients

Dough

1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warmed
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1/3 cup granulated sugar, omit 1 tbsp for yeast activation
2 large eggs
6 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
8 cups vegetable oil, for frying


Vanilla Glaze

2 cups icing sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


Method

1. Activate the yeast

In a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy on top. If it doesn’t foam, the yeast may be inactive — start again before continuing.


2. Make the dough

Add the remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, nutmeg, salt, and about half of the flour. Mix until combined, then add the remaining flour and mix until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.


3. Knead

Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes, either in the mixer or by hand on a lightly floured surface. The dough should feel soft and smooth and slowly spring back when pressed with a finger.


4. First rise

Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1½–2 hours, or until doubled in size.


5. Shape

Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into donuts using a donut cutter or two round cutters. Place on parchment-lined trays and cover loosely.

Let rest for 30 minutes while heating the oil.


6. Fry

Heat oil in a pot to 355F. (If the oil gets too hot the donuts will brown too quickly and be under-cooked on the inside.) Fry donuts 2–3 at a time for 1 minute per side. Transfer to a wire rack.


7. Glaze

Whisk together the glaze ingredients until smooth. Dip donuts while still warm, allowing excess glaze to drip off. Let sit for about 30 minutes until the glaze sets.

Enjoy!