CLASSIC GLAZED DONUTS RECIPE - (5/5)

Classic Glazed Donuts Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by sassy47

Number Of Ingredients 14

Steps:

In a medium bowl, add the milk, sugar, and yeast, stirring to combine. In a separate medium bowl, add the butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, stirring to combine. Add the milk mixture to the egg mixture and whisk to combine. Transfer to a large bowl and add the flour in thirds, stirring between each addition. Dump the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes, until smooth. Gently poke the dough with a finger--the dough should bounce back up from the indentation. Place the dough in a large bowl, and lightly coat the dough with oil. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise in a warm place for an hour, or until doubled in size. Take the dough out and knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and repeat with rise overnight in refrigerator. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Cut out the doughnuts and donut holes with a cookie cutter and piping tip. Melt enough shortening over medium heat to come up just 2 inches (5 cm) up on the side of a heavy frying pan. Heat the shortening to 375°F (190°C) Fry the donuts and donut holes for 45 seconds on each side, or until golden brown. In a bowl, combine the powdered sugar, dry milk powder, vanilla extract and hot water until smooth. Strain the glaze through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any lumps. Dunk the donuts in the glaze or drizzle the glaze on top.