Fluffy Soft Donuts

Fluffy Soft Donuts

Ingredients:

2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

¾ cup warm milk (about 105–110°F / 40–43°C)

¼ cup granulated sugar 

¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

1 tsp vanilla extract

½ tsp salt

3 to 3½ cups all-purpose flour (add gradually)

Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

Instructions:

Activate yeast: In a bowl, mix warm milk, 1 tsp sugar, and yeast. Let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Make dough: In a large bowl (or mixer), combine sugar, butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Add the foamy yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour — start with 3 cups, then add a little more as needed. Knead until dough is smooth and slightly tacky (about 8–10 minutes).

First rise: Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.

Shape donuts: Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to about ½-inch thick. Cut out donuts using a round cutter (and a smaller one for holes). Place on parchment squares, cover, and let rise again for 30–45 minutes — they should look puffy.

Fry: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

Coat or glaze: For sugar donuts: roll warm donuts in granulated sugar.

For glazed donuts: dip in simple glaze (below) while still slightly warm.

Simple Glaze

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp milk (or more for thinner glaze)

½ tsp vanilla extract

Mix until smooth and glossy, then dip donuts and let them set on a rack.

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