Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for classic homemade doughnuts:
Ingredients:
For the doughnuts:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk (about 110°F or 43°C)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
For frying:
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle the yeast over the mixture, stir, and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and nutmeg.
- Add the softened butter and eggs to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-2 hours or until it has doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter or two differently sized round cookie cutters to cut out doughnuts and doughnut holes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully add the doughnuts to the hot oil, frying each side until golden brown (about 1-2 minutes per side).
- Remove the doughnuts with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Dip each doughnut into the glaze while they’re still warm.
- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy
