Description
These fluffy homemade donuts are coated in a sweet cinnamon-sugar blend and drizzled with a smooth vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a treat with coffee!
Ingredients
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For the Donuts:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
For the Creamy Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a bowl, mix warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk flour, remaining sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Add yeast mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead & rise: Knead dough for 5-7 minutes, then place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Shape the donuts: Roll dough to ½-inch thickness and cut out donut shapes. Let rest for 15 minutes.
- Fry the donuts: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Coat in cinnamon sugar: Brush warm donuts with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon sugar mix.
- Glaze & serve: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over donuts and enjoy!
Notes
- Bake instead of frying at 375°F for 10-12 minutes.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Use a piping bag for a neater glaze drizzle!
