I have tried so many versions of homemade glazed doughnuts, and this recipe finally came out just like the ones at my favorite donut shop. Perfect!
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
18 doughnuts
Homemade glazed doughnuts are the sweet, pillowy answer to “what’s for dessert?” This top-rated doughnut recipe boasts a light, buttery taste with a perfectly decadent glaze that’s finger-licking good. Learn how to make your own bakery-style treats right here.
How to Make Doughnuts
Indulge in delicious homemade doughnuts anytime with this easy-to-follow recipe. You’ll find the full recipe below with step-by-step instructions, but here’s what you can expect when you make this top-rated recipe:
Start by sprinkling yeast over warm water to activate, then add flour, sugar, salt, milk, shortening, and eggs to create the dough. Knead the dough until smooth, cover it, and allow it to rise until doubled in size.
Roll the dough out to a ½ inch thickness before using a doughnut cutter to create a shape. Let the doughnuts rise a second time before deep-frying and glazing.
How to Make Glaze for Doughnuts
Melt butter in a medium saucepan, then stir in confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Add hot water (one tablespoon at a time) until the desired consistency is achieved. The mixture should be thin, but not watery.
How to Store Glazed Doughnuts
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