Homemade donuts with glaze

Servings: 12 donuts
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Rise Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Description

Soft, fluffy, and dipped in a sweet glaze, these homemade donuts taste just like the bakery but are easy enough to make in your own kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat any time of day.

Ingredients

For the Donuts:

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)

• ¾ cup warm milk (110°F)

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 1 egg, room temperature

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus more for rolling)

• ½ tsp salt

• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• ¼ cup milk (more as needed for consistency)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Activate Yeast

   • In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

2. Make the Dough

   • Stir in remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, flour, and salt.

   • Knead until dough is smooth and elastic (5–7 minutes).

3. First Rise

   • Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4. Shape Donuts

   • Roll dough on a floured surface to about ½-inch thickness.

   • Cut out donuts with a round cutter and a small cutter for the hole.

5. Fry Donuts

   • Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.

   • Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.

   • Remove and drain on paper towels.

6. Make the Glaze

   • In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

7. Glaze the Donuts

   • Dip warm donuts into glaze, flipping to coat. Place on a rack to set.

Tips & Variations

• Add food coloring to glaze for fun, seasonal donuts.

• Sprinkle with crushed nuts, sprinkles, or coconut while glaze is wet.

• Try flavored glazes like chocolate, maple, or lemon.