Donut Recipe

Donut recipe is perfect for making soft, fluffy, and bakery-style glazed donuts at home. These homemade donuts are fried until golden brown and coated with a sweet vanilla glaze for a delicious treat. They are ideal for breakfast, dessert, or special occasions and taste best when served warm. Explore more delicious recipes like Donut Recipe on our website.

Ingredients

• 2 packets active dry yeast
• ¼ cup warm water
• 1 ½ cups lukewarm milk
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• ⅓ cup shortening
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• ⅓ cup butter
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons hot water

Directions

• Sprinkle yeast over warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
• In a large bowl, mix the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups flour.
• Beat the mixture until smooth.
• Gradually add the remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
• Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
• Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size.
• Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll it out to about ½-inch thickness.
• Cut the dough using a donut cutter.
• Cover the donuts loosely and let them rise again until doubled in size.
• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract.
• Add hot water gradually until the glaze becomes smooth and slightly thin.
• Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
• Fry the donuts in batches until golden brown on both sides.
• Remove donuts and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
• Dip warm donuts into the glaze and return them to the rack.
• Allow the glaze to set slightly before serving.

Preparation Details

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Additional Time: 2 hours
• Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
• Servings: 18
• Yield: 18 donuts