Homemade Glazed Donuts
Soft, pillowy donuts fried until golden and dipped in a silky vanilla glaze. Ready in under an hour with minimal equipment.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Step 2
Whisk eggs and milk in another bowl until combined.
Step 3
Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients; stir until a thick batter forms.
Step 4
Transfer batter to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Step 5
Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pot or Dutch oven using a thermometer.
Step 6
Carefully pipe 3-inch donut rings into hot oil. Fry 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
Step 7
Transfer fried donuts to a paper-towel-lined plate. Cool 2 minutes.
Step 8
Melt butter with powdered sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth.
Step 9
Dip warm donuts into glaze until coated. Set on a wire rack to set, ~5 minutes.
Step 10
Serve while still warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- piping bag with large round tip
- deep pot or Dutch oven
- instant-read thermometer
- slotted spoon or spider strainer
- paper towels
- small saucepan
- wire rack
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