🍩 Classic Donuts Recipe 🍩

Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) 🌟
• 1/4 cup warm milk (110°F) 🥛
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬
• 1/4 cup melted butter 🧈
• 1 large egg 🥚
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 🌾
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
• Vegetable oil for frying 🛢️

For the Glaze:

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 🍩
• 2-3 tablespoons milk 🥛
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦

Instructions:

Prepare Yeast:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. 🌟

Make Dough:

• In a large bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Add yeast mixture and stir. 🥄
• Gradually add flour and salt, mixing until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. 🌾
• Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size. ⏲️

Shape Donuts:

• Roll out the dough to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out donuts using a round cutter and a smaller cutter for the holes. 🍩
• Place donuts on a baking sheet, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes. ⏲️

Fry Donuts:

• Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts in batches, about 1 minute per side, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. 🛢️

Prepare Glaze:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. 🍩

Glaze Donuts:

• Dip cooled donuts into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack to set. 🍩

Enjoy your homemade classic  donuts! 🍩🎉