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Fluffy Homemade Donuts Recipe Easy Glossy Glaze and Sprinkles Tutorial

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This recipe delivers light, fluffy homemade donuts with a glossy glaze and colorful sprinkles, perfect for a nostalgic sweet treat that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ cups (310g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (one packet)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup (120ml) whole milk, warmed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil (about 4 cups) for deep frying
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • ⅓ cup (80ml) whole milk or water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Colorful sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F/43°C) and 1 tablespoon sugar. Sprinkle yeast on top and let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Mix the dough: In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture, eggs, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until combined, then knead about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. First rise: Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  4. Roll and cut donuts: Punch down dough and roll out on floured surface to ½ inch thickness. Cut donuts and holes using donut cutter. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
  5. Second rise: Cover donuts lightly and let rise until puffy, about 30-40 minutes.
  6. Heat oil: Heat oil in deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C), maintaining temperature with a thermometer.
  7. Fry donuts: Fry 2-3 donuts at a time for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  8. Prepare glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and glossy. Adjust thickness as needed.
  9. Glaze and decorate: Dip warm donuts into glaze, let excess drip off, place on wire rack, and immediately sprinkle with colorful sprinkles.
  10. Let glaze set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F to avoid greasy or burnt donuts. Don’t overcrowd the frying pot. Use a wire rack to drain donuts to keep them crisp. Dip donuts while warm for best glaze adherence. For gluten-free, replace half the flour with almond flour; for dairy-free, use coconut milk and coconut oil.

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