Glazed Donuts

These donuts are pillowy inside with a quick glaze that sets with a gentle shine.

Ingredients

Dough

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp instant yeast
• 1/2 tsp fine salt
• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Glaze

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps

1. Mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add milk and butter, then knead 5 minutes.
2. Rest 45 minutes until puffy.
3. Roll to 1/2-inch thick and cut donuts. Rest 20 minutes.
4. Fry at 350F until golden, about 1 minute per side.
5. Whisk glaze and dip warm donuts.

Notes

• Keep the oil steady at 350F for even color.
• Add cocoa to half the glaze for a two-tone batch.