Description
Savor irresistible glazed doughnuts delightful treats perfect for any occasion Indulge in their sweet glaze and soft texture today
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (or one packet)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup milk, warmed
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk with the yeast and letting it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
- Add the activated yeast, eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients, stirring until the dough begins to take shape.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm area for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Roll the dough out to about ½ inch thick on a floured surface, and cut out doughnuts using a cutter.
- Let the cut doughnuts rest on a floured baking sheet for 30-45 minutes.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep fryer or large pot.
- Fry the doughnuts a few at a time, for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip the warm doughnuts in the glaze and let them rest on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- hours: 1-1.5
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 calories
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams