Description
Golden, pillowy homemade glazed doughnuts emerge from your kitchen like culinary magic, promising sweet comfort with each delicate bite. Southern charm meets bakery perfection in this classic treat that delivers pure indulgence you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Flour and Bread Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups (440 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) warm milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Flavor and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- In a warm bowl, dissolve sugar in milk and sprinkle yeast on top. Allow mixture to become frothy and activate for 5-10 minutes.
- Combine flour, salt, softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Pour in activated yeast mixture and blend until a cohesive dough forms.
- Knead the dough thoroughly for 8-10 minutes, developing a smooth and elastic texture.
- Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm space for 1-2 hours until volume doubles.
- Gently roll out dough to approximately 1/2 inch thickness on a floured surface.
- Use round cutters to create doughnut shapes, separating outer rings and center holes. Arrange cut doughnuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cover doughnuts and allow a second rise for 30-45 minutes until they appear puffy and light.
- Heat cooking oil to 350°F in a deep pan or fryer, maintaining consistent temperature.
- Carefully lower doughnuts into hot oil, frying each side for 1-2 minutes until achieving a golden-brown color.
- Remove doughnuts and drain excess oil on absorbent paper towels.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar with milk and vanilla until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Dip warm doughnuts into glaze, allowing excess to drip off, then place on a wire cooling rack to set.
Notes
- Activate yeast with precise temperature control to ensure proper fermentation and prevent killing the yeast.
- Use room temperature ingredients for consistent dough texture and optimal rising performance.
- Allow sufficient resting time between kneading and rising stages to develop gluten structure and enhance flavor complexity.
- Monitor oil temperature carefully during frying to achieve golden-brown exterior without absorbing excess oil or burning.
- Experiment with alternative flour types like whole wheat or gluten-free blends for dietary variations.
- Rest glazed doughnuts on wire rack to prevent soggy bottoms and maintain crisp texture.
- Customize glaze with different extracts, spices, or liqueurs for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg