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THE BEST Homemade Glazed Donuts

Soft, fluffy bakery-style yeast donuts coated in a classic vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Donut Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 0.75 cup whole milk warm
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp salt
Vanilla Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Rolling Pin
  • Donut cutter
  • Heavy pot for frying

Method
 

  1. Activate yeast in warm milk with sugar.
  2. Mix dough ingredients and knead until smooth.
  3. Let rise until doubled.
  4. Roll and cut donuts.
  5. Let rise again.
  6. Fry at 350°F until golden.
  7. Dip warm donuts in glaze.

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh the same day.