Description
These chocolate glazed donuts are soft, fluffy, and coated in a rich, glossy chocolate glaze. Whether baked or fried, they offer the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. This easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through making bakery-quality donuts right in your kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat!
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Donut Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast (if frying)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder (if baking)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk, warm (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying (if frying)
For the Chocolate Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings:
- Sprinkles
- Chopped nuts
- Coconut flakes
- Extra melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
Instructions
1. Prepare the Dough
In a small bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add the eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
2. Knead and Let the Dough Rise
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
3. Shape the Donuts
Roll out the dough to about ½-inch thickness. Use a round cutter to cut out donut shapes and a smaller cutter for the center hole. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Fry or Bake the Donuts
- For Frying: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry the donuts for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
- For Baking: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let them cool.
5. Make the Chocolate Glaze
In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, melted butter, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust consistency with more milk if needed.
6. Dip and Decorate
Dip each donut into the warm chocolate glaze, letting excess drip off. Place on a wire rack and add sprinkles or toppings while the glaze is still wet.
7. Let the Glaze Set and Enjoy
Allow the glaze to set at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving. Enjoy fresh with coffee or milk!
Notes
- For extra fluffy donuts, let the dough rise a second time after shaping for 30 minutes before frying or baking.
- If you don’t have a donut cutter, use a glass and a small bottle cap for the center.
- To prevent greasy donuts, always keep the frying oil at 350°F. If the oil is too cold, the donuts absorb excess oil.
- For a firmer glaze, add 1 teaspoon of light corn syrup for extra shine.
- Donuts are best eaten fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking or Frying
- Cuisine: American
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