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Homemade Glazed Donuts

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Delightful homemade glazed donuts that are soft, fluffy, and topped with a shiny sweet glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup bread flour
  • 3 cups + 2 tablespoons bread flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk (room temperature)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • Tangzhong (from a previous recipe)
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • Neutral oil (for frying)
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
  • Pinch of fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tangzhong by combining 3 tablespoons of bread flour and 1/2 cup of water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until thick (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Activate the yeast by combining warm water, granulated sugar, and instant yeast in a large bowl. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  3. Mix the dough by adding the cooled Tangzhong, warm milk, egg, and butter to the yeast mixture. Gradually add in bread flour and salt while mixing until a dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and slightly tacky.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until doubled in size.
  6. Shape the donuts by punching down the dough, rolling it out to 1/2 inch thick, and cutting with a donut cutter.
  7. Place the cut donuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover with a towel, and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
  8. Fry the donuts in heated oil at 350°F (175°C) for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack.
  9. Glaze the donuts by whisking powdered sugar, hot water, vanilla, and pinch of salt until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze.

Notes

For added flavor, try adding a teaspoon of citrus zest to the glaze.

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Keywords: donuts, glazed donuts, homemade dessert, sweet treat, breakfast

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