Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 180  C
Servings: 12
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

Fluffy, golden, and melt-in-your-mouth, these classic glazed donuts are deep-fried to perfection and coated in a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special treat, this homemade donut recipe is beginner-friendly and uses pantry staples to create bakery-style results at home.

Ingredients
    For the Donut Dough
  • 2 1/4 tsp Active Dry Yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/2 cup Warm Water (43–46°C)
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk (warm)
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
  • 1 large Egg (room temperature)
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 1/2 1/2 2 – 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (start with 2 1/2 cups, add more if needed)
    • For the Vanilla Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar (sifted)
  • 1/4 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
    • For Frying
  • 1 liter Vegetable Oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
    Activate the Yeast
  1. 1
    In a mixing bowl, combine warm water and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
    2. Make the Dough
  2. 2
    Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir gently. Slowly add the flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for about 6–8 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
    3. First Rise
  3. 3
    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
    4. Shape the Donuts
  4. 4
    Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter (or two round cutters) to cut out donut shapes. Re-roll scraps once. You should get around 12 donuts and 12 holes.
    5. Second Rise
  5. 5
    Place the donuts on a parchment-lined tray. Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
    6. Heat the Oil
  6. 6
    In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 180°C. Use a thermometer to maintain the temperature while frying.
    7. Fry the Donuts
  7. 7
    Fry the donuts in batches (2–3 at a time) for about 1–1.5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove and drain on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
    8. Prepare the Glaze
  8. 8
    Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
    9. Glaze the Donuts
  9. 9
    Dip the warm donuts in the glaze, flip to coat both sides, and place on a rack to allow the excess to drip off and set.
Note

Storage: Best eaten fresh, but you can store unglazed donuts in an airtight container for 1 day. Reheat slightly before glazing.

Make-Ahead: You can refrigerate the shaped donuts overnight and fry them the next day. Let them come to room temperature for 30 minutes before frying.

Variations: Add cinnamon to the glaze or dip donuts in chocolate glaze. Fill them with jam or custard instead of cutting holes.

Keywords: easy donut recipe, homemade donuts, fluffy donuts, classic glaze, fried donuts
Read it online: https://petitepanini.com/recipe/donut-recipe/