Classic Glazed Doughnuts

Savor the ageless pleasure of traditional glazed doughnuts. These fluffy, soft candies have a delectably sweet glaze covering them.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup whole milk warmed
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil for frying
• 2 cups powdered sugar for glaze
• 1/4 cup hot water for glaze
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast

Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy

Add sugar, eggs, softened butter, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture

Mix well

Gradually add the flour and salt to form a sticky dough

Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until smooth

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness

Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or a round cutter with a smaller one for the holes

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350F 175C

Fry the doughnuts until golden brown, flipping once

Drain on paper towels

In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar, hot water, and vanilla extract to create the glaze

Dip each doughnut into the glaze, making sure its fully coated

Place on a wire rack to let excess glaze drip off

Allow the glaze to set for about 10 minutes, and your classic glazed doughnuts are ready to enjoy