How do I make a delicious glazed doughnut?

Indulge in a sweet moment with our homemade glazed doughnut recipe! Get ready for a melt-in-your-mouth experience that will leave you craving for more.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a delicious glazed doughnut. Items include: all-purpose flour granulated sugar instant yeast salt milk butter egg vegetable oil powdered sugar vanilla extract

all-purpose flour 2 and 1/4 cups
granulated sugar 1/4 cup
instant yeast 2 and 1/4 teaspoons
salt 1/2 teaspoon
milk 3/4 cup
butter 2 tablespoons
egg 1
vegetable oil enough for frying
powdered sugar 2 cups
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon

Take note
Make sure to be careful when working with hot oil and use caution when handling the doughnuts as they may be delicate and prone to breakage.

1

Prepare the dough

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 2 and 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup of warm milk, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1 beaten egg. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft, sticky dough forms.

2

Knead the dough

Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. If the dough feels too sticky, add a little more flour, but be careful not to add too much. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

3

Shape and proof the doughnuts

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it's about 1/2 inch thick. Use a doughnut cutter or a round cookie cutter to cut out doughnut shapes, and then use a smaller cutter to cut out the centers. Place the doughnuts onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them with a kitchen towel, and let them proof for about 30 minutes or until they have puffed up.

4

Fry the doughnuts

Fill a deep pot or Dutch oven with about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat it to 350°F (175°C). Gently slide a few doughnuts at a time into the hot oil using a slotted spoon or tongs. Fry them for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown. Once cooked, transfer the doughnuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

5

Make the glaze

In a medium bowl, mix together 2 cups of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup of milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk; if it's too thin, add more powdered sugar. For a fun twist, you can also add food coloring to the glaze. Dip each doughnut into the glaze, coating it completely. Place the glazed doughnuts on a wire rack to allow the glaze to set.