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Homemade Yeast Donuts

Soft and Sweet Homemade Yeast Donuts for Perfect Mornings

These Homemade Yeast Donuts are soft, fluffy, and perfect for starting your day with a sweet touch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Milk Around 110°F.
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar Can substitute with honey.
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast Essential for rise.
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Forms the base of the dough.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for mixing.
  • 2 large Egg Yolks For enrichment.
For Frying
  • 2 inches Oil Peanut or vegetable oil recommended.
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for smoother blend.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Adjust for consistency.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure extract preferred.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • dough hook
  • deep fryer
  • candy thermometer
  • Doughnut Cutter
  • whisk
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Activate Yeast: Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl. Stir gently, let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour and salt in a separate bowl. Set aside.
  3. Combine Mixtures: Add yeast mixture, butter, and egg yolks to dry ingredients. Mix until dough forms.
  4. First Rise: Cover the bowl with a towel, let dough rise in a warm area for 1 hour.
  5. Shape Doughnuts: Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness, cut out doughnuts, and let them rise for 30 minutes.
  6. Heat Oil: Heat oil in a fryer to 350°F.
  7. Fry Doughnuts: Fry doughnuts until golden brown, about 1 minute each side.
  8. Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  9. Glaze Doughnuts: Dip cooled doughnuts in glaze, allow to set for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, maintain oil temperature and don't overcrowd the fryer.

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