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Easy Homemade Donuts

The smell of fresh donuts in your kitchen—and with this easy homemade glazed donuts recipe.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Donuts
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk (110 °F / 43 °C)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp milk (or water)
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
Keyword Easy Homemade Glazed Donuts