🍩 Homemade Glazed Donuts 🍩
Soft, fluffy, and perfectly golden, these classic homemade glazed donuts are light on the inside with a sweet vanilla glaze on the outside. They’re perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a special treat with coffee or tea! ☕✨
🛒 Ingredients
🍞 For the Dough
- 🌾 3½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
- 🥛 1 cup (240ml) warm milk
- 🍬 ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 🧈 ¼ cup (60g) melted butter
- 🥚 1 large egg
- 🍞 2¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 🧂 ½ tsp salt
- 🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
🛢️ For Frying
- 🌻 Vegetable or canola oil
🍯 For the Glaze
- 🍬 2 cups powdered sugar
- 🥛 3–4 tbsp milk
- 🍦 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 🧈 1 tbsp melted butter (optional for extra shine)
🌈 Optional Toppings
- 🌈 Rainbow sprinkles
- 🍫 Melted chocolate
- 🍓 Freeze-dried strawberry crumbs
- 🥥 Shredded coconut
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Activate the Yeast
🥛 Combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2️⃣ Make the Dough
🥣 Add the egg, melted butter, vanilla, salt, and flour. Mix until a soft dough forms.
3️⃣ Knead
🤲 Knead the dough for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
4️⃣ First Rise
🧈 Lightly grease a bowl, place the dough inside, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
5️⃣ Shape the Donuts
🌾 Dust your work surface with flour. Roll the dough to about ½ inch (1.3 cm) thick. Use a donut cutter (or two round cutters) to cut out donut shapes.
6️⃣ Second Rise
⏳ Place the donuts on parchment paper, cover, and let them rise again for 20–30 minutes.
7️⃣ Fry
🍳 Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry each donut for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and place on a wire rack to drain.
8️⃣ Make the Glaze
🥣 Mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and melted butter until smooth.
9️⃣ Glaze the Donuts
🍯 Dip each warm donut into the glaze, allowing the excess to drip off.
🔟 Decorate
🌈 Add colorful sprinkles while the glaze is still wet. Let the donuts rest for 10–15 minutes until the glaze sets.
💡 Tips
- 🌡️ Keep the oil at 350°F (175°C) for evenly cooked donuts.
- 🍩 Don’t overcrowd the pot while frying.
- ✨ Glaze the donuts while they’re still slightly warm for the best finish.
- 🥡 Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
😋 Enjoy!
Serve warm with ☕ coffee, 🥛 milk, or 🍫 hot chocolate. These homemade glazed donuts are irresistibly soft, fluffy, and better than bakery-style treats! 🍩❤️