These glazed donuts are everything: light, airy, golden on the outside, and coated in that dreamy, melt-in-your-mouth glaze. Whether you're after that Krispy Kreme-style finish or just a weekend baking project, this recipe brings the donut shop home!
Ingredients for the dough:
• 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
• ¾ cup warm milk (not hot)
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for rolling)
• Oil for frying
For the glaze:
• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract