Description
A straightforward recipe for making classic vanilla-flavored donuts at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix the dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Use a donut cutter or two different-sized round cutters to cut out donut shapes and holes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Carefully place donuts into the hot oil, frying 2-3 at a time to avoid crowding the pot.
- Fry for about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Remove donuts with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- While donuts cool slightly, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip the top of each warm donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place back on the wire rack to set.
Notes
- If you do not have a donut cutter, you can use two different-sized biscuit cutters.
- Maintain the oil temperature carefully for even cooking. If the oil is too cool, the donuts will absorb too much oil.
- For a thicker glaze, reduce the amount of milk used.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: vanilla donuts, homemade donuts, fried donuts, glazed donuts, sweet pastry