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Glazed Donuts

Glazed Donuts

American
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51 minutes
4 people
Medium31–60 min or 7–12 steps

51 min · 8 steps

Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps

320 kcalper person
Protein 6g
Carbs 48g
Fats 11g

About this dish

Pillowy yeasted rings, deep-fried until golden and dipped in a glossy vanilla glaze while still warm - a weekend bakery treat.

Allergy Info

Dairy, Gluten, Eggs

Diet Info

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs

  • Whole milkwarmed180 ml
  • Eggs2
  • Unsalted buttersoftened60 g
  • Whole milkfor the glaze45 ml

Dried Goods

  • Plain flour500 g
  • instant yeast7 g
  • Granulated sugar60 g
  • Icing sugarfor the glaze250 g

Spices & Seasonings

  • Salt1 tsp
  • Vanilla extractfor the glaze1 tsp

Oils & Condiments

  • Vegetable Oilfor deep-frying1.5 l

Utensils

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling pin
  • Deep heavy-bottomed pot
  • Meat thermometer
  • Slotted spoon
  • Wire rack

Method

1

Whisk the flour, instant yeast, granulated sugar and salt together in a bowl.

Approx. 3 minutes
2

Add the warm whole milk, eggs and softened butter, then bring together into a soft dough.

Approx. 4 minutes
3

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, then place in a greased bowl, cover and leave to rise until doubled in size.

Approx. 10 minutes
4

Roll the risen dough out to 1.5cm thick and cut into rings, then place on a floured tray, cover and leave to rise again until puffy.

Approx. 10 minutes
5

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy-bottomed pot to 175°C, checking the temperature with a meat thermometer.

Approx. 10 minutes
6

Fry the doughnuts in batches until golden on both sides.

Approx. 6 minutes
7

Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack while you make the glaze.

Approx. 3 minutes
8

Whisk the icing sugar, milk and vanilla extract together until smooth, then dip the warm doughnuts into the glaze.

Approx. 5 minutes