Classic Dozen Glazed Doughnuts Recipe
This recipe guides you through making classic glazed doughnuts from scratch. Soft, fluffy doughnuts are fried to golden perfection and then coated in a sweet, shiny vanilla glaze for the perfect treat any time of day.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 doughnuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Doughnuts
- 4 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Whole Milk (warm, about 110°F)
- 2¼ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 large Eggs
- ¼ cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- Vegetable Oil (for frying)
Glaze
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 tablespoons Water
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm the milk to about 110°F to activate the yeast properly. Prepare a large pot or deep fryer by ensuring it is clean and ready for heating the vegetable oil to 350°F, which is the ideal frying temperature.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the warm milk with the active dry yeast and let it sit until the mixture foams, indicating the yeast is active. Next, add granulated sugar, eggs, softened unsalted butter, salt, and flour. Mix well and knead the dough until it is smooth and elastic, which typically takes about 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel and Let Dough Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until it doubles in size. This step is crucial for a light and fluffy doughnut texture. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in your pot or deep fryer to 350°F.
- Assemble the Dish: Once risen, roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter to cut out doughnuts and doughnut holes. Let these cut pieces rest for 30 minutes to rise slightly more before frying.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry 2-3 doughnuts at a time in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown. Avoid overcrowding to maintain oil temperature. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Finishing Touches: While doughnuts cool slightly, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water until smooth. Dip the warm doughnuts into the glaze, coating them evenly, and place on a wire rack to set the glaze.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve these classic glazed doughnuts immediately for the best taste and texture, or allow the glaze to fully set before serving.
Notes
- Ensure milk is not too hot when activating yeast to avoid killing it; 110°F is ideal.
- Do not overcrowd the frying pot to keep oil temperature consistent.
- Letting the doughnuts rest after cutting gives them a lighter texture.
- Use a candy thermometer to monitor oil temperature accurately while frying.
- The glaze is easier to apply when the doughnuts are still warm but not hot to touch.
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