🧾 Ingredients
🍩 The Dough
• 500g (4 cups) all-purpose flour (or bread flour for extra chewiness)
• 200ml (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) warm milk (around 40°C / 105°F)
• 7g (1 packet) active dry yeast
• 50g (¼ cup) granulated sugar
• 60g unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 large egg
• ½ tsp salt
🛢️ For Frying
• 1 liter vegetable oil
🍯 Optional Glaze (Classic Donut Coating)
• 200g powdered sugar
• 3–4 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
🍩 How to Make Classic Fluffy Glazed Donuts
1. Activate the Yeast
In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. This confirms the yeast is active.
2. Make the Dough
In a large mixing bowl:
• Combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
• Add the yeast mixture, egg, and melted butter.
Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3. First Rise
Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
4. Shape the Donuts
1. Roll dough out to about 1–1.5 cm thickness.
2. Cut using a donut cutter or two round cutters.
3. Place on parchment paper and let rest for 30–45 minutes for a second rise.
5. Fry the Donuts
1. Heat oil to 175–180°C (350°F).
2. Fry donuts in small batches for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
3. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. Make the Glaze
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth and slightly runny.
7. Glaze the Donuts
Dip warm donuts into the glaze and let them set on a rack until the coating firms up slightly.
💡 Pro Tips for Perfect Donuts
• Don’t overheat the oil: Too hot = burnt outside, raw inside.
• Let dough rise properly: This is what makes donuts fluffy.
• Use bread flour for chewiness: Closer to bakery-style texture.
• Glaze while warm: Helps it stick evenly and melt slightly into the surface.
🍩 Variations You Can Try
• Chocolate glaze with cocoa powder
• Cinnamon sugar coating instead of glaze
• Filled donuts with custard or jam
• Matcha or strawberry flavored glaze
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✨ Final Thoughts
These classic fluffy glazed donuts are everything a perfect donut should be—light, airy, slightly chewy, and coated in a sweet glossy glaze. Once you try making them at home, store-bought donuts won’t compare.
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