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Soft Yeasted Donuts Recipe from Scratch

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This yeasted donuts recipe yields soft donuts from scratch. Learn how to make donuts at home with a perfected donut dough and sweet glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Confectioners ' sugar for dusting
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add 1/4 teaspoon of active dry yeast and 1/2 cup of whole milk, then mix until a smooth batter forms.
  4. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until it is elastic and shiny.
  5. Allow the dough to rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
  6. Deflate the dough and roll it out to a thickness of 1/2 inch.
  7. Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter or the rim of a glass.
  8. Fry the donuts in 350°F (180°C) oil for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
  9. Transfer the donuts to paper towels to drain any excess oil.
  10. Glaze the donuts with a mixture of 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk, and adjust the consistency as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10g

Notes

Temperature Control: I always make sure my milk is just warm to the touch before adding the yeast, because if it is too hot it will kill the yeast and your dough will never rise.