Description
Indulge in these homemade maple glazed donuts, perfectly soft and sweet with a rich maple glaze. A delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For the Maple Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in granulated sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Punch down the dough and roll it out to ½-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out donuts using a donut cutter or two different sized round cutters. Place donuts on parchment-lined baking sheets, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Heat about 2-3 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry the donuts in batches, about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- For the Maple Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip each warm donut into the maple glaze, letting excess drip off. Place on a wire rack to set.
Notes
- Ensure your milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast properly.
- Don’t overcrowd the pot when frying to maintain the oil temperature.
- For a thinner glaze, add a little more milk; for a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar.
- These donuts are best enjoyed fresh, within a day or two.
- Prep Time: PT45M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Donuts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 5g