GLAZED VANILLA DOUGHNUTS AND DOUGHNUTS HOLES

GLAZED VANILLA DOUGHNUTS AND DOUGHNUTS HOLES

Glazed vanilla doughnuts and doughnuts holes  are fluffy, soft, and a doughnut-lovers dream. Just 11 ingredients and completely made from scratch. 

PREPARATION TIME: 30 mins        COOKING TIME: 25 mins            SERVING: 10-12

INGREDIENTS

All-purpose flour 250 gm 

Superfine sugar 3 tbsp

Dried yeast 7 gm

Salt 1/2 tsp

Milk 1/3 cup

Unsalted butter 25 gm

Egg 1 

Vegetable oil, for deep-frying 

GLAZE: 

Icing (confectioners’) sugar 125 gm

Milk 2 tsp

Vanilla extract 1/2 tsp

Sprinkles for decoration (optional)

Icing (confectioners’ sugar), for decoration (optional)

METHOD

• Line 2 baking trays with baking paper. Place 100 g flour, sugar, yeast and salt in the bowl of an electric mixer and stir to combine.
• Place the milk and butter in a saucepan over medium heat and stir until melted. 
• Add to the flour mixture and beat on medium speed to combine. Add the egg and beat for 2–3 minutes. 
• Then add the remaining flour and beat to combine well. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 3–4 minutes or until smooth. 
• Place in a large oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap and leave in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
• Roll out the dough on a floured surface to (¼ inch) thick and, using a round cutter, cut out circles.use another round cutter to cut out holes from the centre. 
• Place the rings and holes on the trays. Re-roll the scraps and repeat. Cover and leave in a warm place for 35–40 minutes or until doubled in size.
• Heat the oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat, Deep-fry the rings and 
• holes, in batches, turning often, until golden. 
• Drain on kitchen paper, then place on wire racks to cool completely.
• To make the glaze, combine the icing sugar, milk and vanilla extract in a bowl. 
• Spoon over the rings and holes.
• To decorate, top with the sprinkles. Alternatively, for powdered doughnuts and holes, coat well in the sugar.