Glazed Donuts
About This Glazed Donuts
This glazed donuts recipe strikes the perfect balance between achievable and impressive, making it ideal for bakers ready to expand their skills while still achieving guaranteed delicious results. While this recipe requires a bit more technique and attention than basic recipes, the stunning results and incredible flavor make every moment worthwhile.
What Makes This Glazed Donuts Special
You'll develop valuable baking skills as you work through this recipe, from mastering proper mixing techniques to understanding how ingredients work together to create the perfect texture. This recipe has been carefully developed to guide you through each step with clear instructions and helpful tips that set you up for success. The secret to achieving bakery-quality results lies in following the timing and techniques precisely, and the reward is a spectacular creation that looks and tastes like it came from a professional bakery.
Key Techniques for Success
Perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties, celebrating milestone occasions, or treating your family to something truly special, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in your own kitchen. What makes this recipe stand out is the incredible depth of flavor and beautiful presentation that elevates it beyond ordinary baked goods.
Perfect for Every Occasion
With a little patience and attention to detail, you'll create something truly memorable that showcases your growing baking expertise and brings joy to everyone who tastes it.
Ingredients
- 480g (4 cups) All-purpose flour
- 240ml (1 cup) Whole milk, warmed
- 75g (⅓ cup) Granulated sugar
- 60g (¼ cup) Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 Large eggs
- 2¼ tsp Instant yeast
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 8 cups Vegetable oil for frying
- 480g (4 cups) Powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 80ml (⅓ cup) Milk (for glaze)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract (for glaze)
Quick Info
- Total Time:
- 150 min
- Difficulty:
- Medium
- Servings:
- 12
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until foamy.
- 2
Add eggs, melted butter, vanilla, salt, and 2 cups flour. Mix until smooth.
- 3
Gradually add remaining flour until a soft dough forms. Knead 5 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
- 5
Roll dough to ½ inch thick. Cut with a 3-inch donut cutter. Place on parchment paper and let rise 30 minutes.
- 6
Heat oil to 375°F in a large pot. Fry donuts 1-2 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
For glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- 8
Dip warm donuts in glaze and place on a wire rack. Let glaze set for 10 minutes.
Pro Tips
- •Keep oil at consistent 375°F for the best donuts. Use a thermometer.
- •Don't overcrowd the pot - fry 2-3 donuts at a time.
- •Dip donuts while still warm so glaze sets properly.
- •Save the donut holes and fry them too!
Variations
Make chocolate glaze by adding cocoa powder. Top with sprinkles before glaze sets. Fill with jam or custard.
