Description
Irresistible homemade glazed doughnuts promise pure delight with their golden-brown exterior and silky sweet coating. Crisp yet tender pastries invite indulgence, delivering comfort from first delectable bite to last satisfying crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsps) active dry yeast
- 2 tbsps warm water (about 110°F)
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Dissolve yeast in warm water, allowing it to bloom and become frothy for about 5-10 minutes.
- Create Dough Base: Blend warm milk, sugar, salt, melted butter, egg, and activated yeast in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Develop Dough Texture: Incorporate flour gradually, kneading on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until the dough becomes smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky.
- First Proofing: Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm environment for 1-1.5 hours until the volume doubles.
- Shape and Prepare: Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness, cut into classic doughnut shapes using round cutters, and arrange on a floured tray.
- Second Proofing: Allow cut doughnuts to rest and rise for an additional 30 minutes, ensuring a light, airy texture.
- Frying Process: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a deep skillet, carefully frying doughnuts in small batches until they achieve a golden-brown exterior, approximately 1 minute per side.
- Finishing Touch: Drain fried doughnuts on paper towels, then promptly glaze while still warm, placing them on a wire rack to set and cool.
Notes
- Ensure water temperature is between 100-110°F to properly activate yeast without killing it; lukewarm water helps yeast bloom correctly.
- Add flour gradually to achieve soft, elastic dough without becoming too dry or sticky; consistency is key for perfect texture.
- Use a thermometer to keep oil at steady 350°F during frying; fluctuating temperatures result in greasy or undercooked doughnuts.
- Place dough in warm, draft-free area around 80-85°F for optimal rising; covering with damp cloth helps prevent dough from drying out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg