Donas! Recipe
original glazed donuts, made in house daily
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Ingredients
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Donut Dough
Glaze
Method
Making the Donut Dough
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Sprinkle the yeast and a teaspoon of sugar over the milk. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
Mix the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Shape the Donuts
After the dough has risen, roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a donut cutter to cut out donut shapes. Place them on a floured baking sheet and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Frying and Glazing
Fry the Donuts
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 365°F (185°C). Carefully drop in the donuts, a few at a time, and fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare the Glaze
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Glaze the Donuts
Dip the warm donuts into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack to set.
