Description
Deliciously fluffy donuts topped with a rich maple glaze, perfect for weekend treats.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup milk, warmed
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt; whisk until combined.
- Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Roll out dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut into donut shapes.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry donuts until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a separate bowl, mix powdered sugar and maple syrup to create glaze.
- Dip warm donuts in glaze and let excess drip off before cooling on a rack.
Notes
Store donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze unglazed donuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg