Glazed Yeast Doughnuts

These yeast doughnuts covered with glazed icing are even better than the store-bought ones! This yeast donut recipe is easy and fun to make.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 194 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• oil for deep frying
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup warm water
• 0.33333334326744 cup granulated sugar
• 0.75 cup scalded milk
• 0.33333334326744 cup butter or margarine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir together scalded milk, sugar, and salt in a large bowl; set aside to cool until tepid. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a small bowl; let stand until creamy, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Stir together flour and nutmeg in a bowl. Add 2 cups flour mixture to milk mixture; beat until well-blended.

Step 3

Stir yeast mixture into milk and flour mixture, then mix in butter and eggs. Mix in remaining flour mixture, 1/2 cup at a time. When dough is firm enough, turn it onto a floured surface and knead for 3 to 4 minutes. Place into an oiled bowl, cover, and allow dough to rise until doubled, 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 4

Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut into circles using a donut or round cutter. Set aside to rise until light, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 5

Heat 1-inch-deep oil in a deep, heavy frying pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 6

Fry donuts in hot oil a few at a time. Cook each side until golden brown, then remove to drain on paper towels. Glaze while warm, or sprinkle with sugar.

Step 7

Stir together confectioners' sugar and 6 tablespoons milk in a bowl until smooth. Dip warm donuts into glaze; set aside to cool.