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Homemade Glazed Donuts soft, golden yeast-raised donuts stacked on a cooling rack and coated with a glossy vanilla glaze, with a light drizzle pooling below

Homemade Glazed Donuts

Light and fluffy donuts with a smooth sweet glaze, perfect for a homemade bakery-style treat.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 10 donuts
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 255
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup milk warm
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk for glaze
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Deep Frying Pot

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk and sugar.
  2. Mix ingredients and knead dough until smooth.
  3. Let dough rise until doubled.
  4. Shape donuts and let rise again.
  5. Fry at 350°F until golden, then glaze.

Notes

  • Do not overheat milk when activating yeast.
  • Keep oil temperature steady.
  • Let donuts cool slightly before glazing.
  • Use fresh yeast for best rise.
  • Best eaten fresh.