Classic Glazed Donuts Recipe

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Here’s a full, big write-up recipe for those classic glazed donuts you shared! 🍩✨ I’ll include everything you asked: introduction, ingredients, step-by-step instructions, methods, history, benefits, formation, nutrition, conclusion, and even a touch about lovers of this recipe.

🍩 Classic Glazed Donuts Recipe

🌟 Introduction

Donuts have been loved across the globe for centuries, and nothing beats the sight (or taste!) of golden, fluffy donuts coated in a shiny glaze. These pillowy rings of joy are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or simply as a sweet pick-me-up. Whether shared at family gatherings, with friends over coffee, or gifted to someone you love, glazed donuts bring smiles wherever they go. This recipe recreates bakery-style donuts at home—crispy outside, soft inside, and finished with a glossy glaze that melts in your mouth.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Donut Dough:

  • 4 cups (500g) all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Frying:

  • Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)

For the Glaze:

  • 2 cups (250g) powdered sugar
  • 3–4 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

📝 Instructions & Methods

1. Prepare the Dough

  1. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract. Add in the yeast mixture.
  3. Mix until the dough comes together, then knead (10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a dough hook) until soft and elastic.

2. First Rise

  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about 1–2 hours, or until doubled in size.

3. Shaping the Donuts

  1. Punch down the risen dough.
  2. Roll it out on a floured surface to about ½ inch (1.25 cm) thickness.
  3. Cut out rounds with a donut cutter or two different-sized round cutters (a glass for outer circle, bottle cap for inner hole).
  4. Place shaped donuts on a parchment-lined tray, cover lightly, and let rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.

4. Frying

  • Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
  • Fry donuts in batches for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Remove and drain on paper towels.

5. Glazing

  • Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Dip warm donuts into the glaze, let excess drip off, and place on a rack to set.

📜 History

The donut’s history dates back hundreds of years. Dutch settlers introduced “olykoeks” (oil cakes) to America in the 1700s. Later, the modern ring-shaped donut was credited to Hanson Gregory, a sailor who in 1847 punched a hole in the center to ensure even frying. Over time, donuts became a staple in American culture and beyond, with the glazed donut standing out as the timeless favorite.

💡 Benefits

  • Joy & Comfort: Donuts are mood-boosting comfort food.
  • Shareable: Perfect for parties, gatherings, and family moments.
  • Homemade Control: Making donuts at home allows you to control sugar, oil, and quality.
  • Creativity: You can customize with different glazes, toppings, or fillings.

🔨 Formation

This recipe forms soft, fluffy yeast donuts. The secret is allowing proper rising time and frying at the right temperature so they cook evenly without absorbing excess oil. The glaze seals in moisture and adds that irresistible glossy finish.

🍽 Nutrition (per glazed donut, approx.)

  • Calories: 260–300
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sugar: 15g

(Note: Nutrition varies depending on size and frying oil absorption.)

❤️ Donut Lovers

Glazed donuts have a universal fan base—from children who love their sweetness, to adults who pair them with coffee, to lovers who surprise each other with a box of warm donuts. They’re also a nostalgic treat, reminding many of childhood memories or family traditions.

🎯 Conclusion

Homemade glazed donuts are not just food—they’re happiness in edible form. Soft, sweet, and shiny, these donuts are sure to win hearts. Whether you’re baking them for family, surprising a loved one, or simply indulging yourself, this recipe ensures each bite is pure bliss.

👉 Would you like me to also give you a baked version of glazed donuts (healthier, oven-baked instead of fried), so you can choose based on your preference?

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