Sure! Here’s a classic recipe for homemade doughnuts:
Ingredients:
For the doughnuts:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Activate the yeast:
- In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, until it becomes foamy.
- Prepare the dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, salt, eggs, butter, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix until smooth.
- Add the yeast mixture to the bowl and mix well.
- Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour until a soft dough forms. The dough should be slightly sticky but manageable.
- Knead the dough:
- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- First rise:
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the doughnuts:
- Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Use a doughnut cutter or two round cutters (one large and one small for the hole) to cut out the doughnuts. Place the doughnuts and holes on a lightly floured baking sheet.
- Second rise:
- Cover the doughnuts with a cloth and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Fry the doughnuts:
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the doughnuts to the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the doughnuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Make the glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze the doughnuts:
- Dip the warm doughnuts into the glaze, turning to coat completely. Place on a wire rack to let the glaze set.
Enjoy your homemade doughnuts!