Here’s a delicious recipe for Classic Glazed Doughnuts—soft, fluffy, and covered in a sweet, shiny glaze. These are made from scratch, fried to golden perfection, and totally worth the effort!
🍩 Classic Glazed Doughnuts
🕒 Prep Time: 20 mins (+ 1–2 hrs rising) | Cook Time: 2–3 mins per batch
🍽️ Makes: About 12 doughnuts + holes
Ingredients:
For the Doughnuts:
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2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
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1/2 cup warm milk (100–110°F / 38–43°C)
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
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1 large egg
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1/4 tsp salt
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2 to 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Glaze:
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1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
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3 tbsp milk (or more for desired consistency)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
🔸 1. Activate Yeast:
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In a large bowl, combine warm milk and sugar.
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Stir in yeast and let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
🔸 2. Make the Dough:
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Add egg, melted butter, and salt to the yeast mixture.
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Stir in 2 cups of flour until a soft dough forms.
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Knead on a floured surface (or with a mixer and dough hook) for 5–7 minutes, adding more flour if needed, until the dough is soft and slightly sticky.
🔸 3. Let It Rise:
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Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
🔸 4. Cut Doughnuts:
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Roll dough out to about 1/2-inch thick.
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Use a doughnut cutter or two round cutters (about 3-inch and 1-inch) to cut out doughnuts and holes.
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Re-roll scraps and repeat.
🔸 5. Second Rise:
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Place doughnuts on a parchment-lined tray. Cover loosely and let rise again for 30–40 minutes, until puffy.
🔸 6. Fry:
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Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
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Fry doughnuts in batches, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
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Drain on paper towels.
🔸 7. Glaze:
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Mix glaze ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
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Dip warm doughnuts into glaze (one side or both), then place on a wire rack to set.
🍬 Tips & Variations:
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Add a pinch of nutmeg or cinnamon to the dough for warmth.
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Make a chocolate glaze by adding cocoa powder or melted chocolate.
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Let glazed doughnuts set for 10–15 minutes for that perfect, slightly crackled finish.