easy donut recipe

Beth's Famous Glazed Yeast Donuts are light, fluffy, easy to make, and done in just a few hours with a rich and creamy glaze to go on top.

Beth's Famous Glazed Yeast Donuts

instant yeast

water (105-115 degrees)

milk (scalded, then cooled)

sugar

salt

eggs

shortening or melted butter

all-purpose flour

butter

vanilla

water

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a medium bowl, let rest for 10 minutes.

Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening or butter, and 2 cups flour.

Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in remaining flour until smooth.

Cover and let rise until double, 45-90 minutes. (Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.)

Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour. Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin.

Place cut donuts on a parchment or baking mat lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise until double, 20-30 minutes.

While the cut doughnuts rise, make the creamy glaze - heat butter until melted. Remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.

Heat vegetable oil in deep cast iron skillet to 355 to 365 degrees F (use a thermometer here, it makes all the difference!).

Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.

Remove carefully from oil; drain on a double layer of paper towels.

Dip the hot doughnuts into creamy glaze, then set on cooling rack set inside of a rimmed baking sheet to collect the drips.

Can the donuts be baked instead of deep fried?  Thanks!

Made these this evening.  They were phenomenal!! I only used half the dough, the rest is in the fridge.  I'm hoping it will keep until tomorrow so I can make another batch.

This was great recipe. This was my first time making donuts and they turned out well. 
Thank you

My family loved these donuts!!! And the Creamy Glaze is AMAZING!! I put it on my hand held apple pies, drizzle it over coffee cakes and chocolate bundt cakes... any baked items that needs a little sweetness.
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