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Glazed Donuts

Hot fresh glazed yeast donuts.
Prep Time2 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time3 hrs
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: donuts
Servings: 12 donuts

Ingredients

Dough

  • 1 pack of yeast (7 g)
  • 1/4 cup water (60 ml)
  • 3/4 cup milk (175 ml)
  • 1/4 cup shortening (48 g)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (50 g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3.5 to 3 3/4 cups flour (420-450 g)
  • Oil for frying

Glaze

  • 2 tbsp melted butter (28 g)
  • 2 cups powered sugar (240 g)
  • 1/2 cup milk (use less if you want a thicker glaze)

Instructions

Make the Dough

  • Dissolve 1 pack of yeast in warm (room temperature) water in a small bowl. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • In a medium sauce pan, scald the milk so it is just hot and then turn off the heat and let it cool. You can also use the microwave for this and just heat it in 30 minute increments until it is hot to the touch.
  • In a mixer, add the shortening, sugar and salt. Mix with a paddle attachment for 2 minutes.
  • Add the milk and allow it to cool to room temperature.
  • Add egg and vanilla.
  • Add yeast and water mixture.
  • Switch to the hook attachment and start slowly adding the flour. Add a little bit at a time until it comes to a ball. This may take slightly less or more flour.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 4 minutes.
  • Place into a clean oiled bowl and allow it to double in size (1 hour - 1.5 hours).
  • On a floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thick.
  • Using a cookie cutter, donut cutter or mason jar lid, cut the donuts. Cut a hole in the center (I used a icing tip).
  • Place donuts on a parchment paper lined tray.

Proof

  • If proofing overnight, cover the donuts with plastic wrap and place in the fridge overnight.
    If cooking them now: Cover the donuts with plastic wrap or a clean towel and let the dough rest (proof) for 1 hour.

Make the Glaze

  • Melt butter. Add icing sugar and milk. Stir together.

Cook

  • Heat 2 inches of oil to 350-375 F degrees (175-180 C degrees).Fry donuts about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown. Remove carefully and drain onto cooling rack or paper towels. Dip donuts in hot glaze and set them on a rack.