Homemade Donuts
Equipment
- Large Mixing bowls
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Donut cutter or cups
- Deep heavy pot or fryer
- Frying thermometer
- Paper towels
- Cooling racks
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- Oil for frying
Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Dough Preparation:
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shaping Donuts:
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about ½ inch thickness.
- Cut out donuts using a donut cutter or two differently sized round cookie cutters.
- Place the cut donuts and donut holes on a baking sheet, cover lightly, and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
Frying:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the donuts in batches, not crowding the fryer, for about 1 minute per side or until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Glazing:
- Whisk together confectioners' sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Dip each warm donut into the glaze, then set on a rack to let excess glaze drip off.
