Jun 09 2026

Donuts (10) Recipe

Time1h
Serves10

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

For Frying

Glaze

Method

Preparing the Dough

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg. Mix well to combine.

  2. 2

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and well combined.

  3. 3

    Combine Mixtures

    Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; it's okay if a few lumps remain.

  4. 4

    Chill the Dough

    Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow the dough to firm up slightly.

Frying the Donuts

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 6

    Shape the Donuts

    Using a donut cutter or two round cutters, cut out donut shapes from the chilled dough. Make sure to cut out a hole in the center.

  3. 7

    Fry the Donuts

    Carefully place the donut dough into the hot oil. Fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Making the Glaze

  1. 8

    Prepare the Glaze

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.

  2. 9

    Glaze the Donuts

    Once the donuts have cooled slightly, dip the tops into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place the glazed donuts on a wire rack to set.

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