Perfect Homemade Glazed Donuts

Master the art of creating soft, fluffy donuts with vibrant glazes right in your own kitchen. These eye-catching treats combine classic donut-making techniques with modern decorative twists, resulting in bakery-style donuts that will brighten any morning.

Why Make These Donuts

Prepare Instagram-worthy donuts with perfectly balanced sweetness and a professional finish. The dough yields a tender, pillowy texture while colorful glazes add visual appeal and delightful flavor variations.

Ingredients

For the Donut Dough:

• 3½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon alcohol free vanilla extract

For the Colorful Glazes:

• 4 cups powdered sugar, divided
• ½ cup milk, divided
• 1 teaspoon alcohol free vanilla extract
• Food coloring (pink, green, chocolate)
• Sprinkles and toppings of choice

Instructions

Making the Dough

1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt
2. Mix warm milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, knead until smooth (8-10 minutes)
4. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled (1 hour)
5. Roll dough to ½-inch thickness
6. Cut with a donut cutter, place on lined baking sheets
7. Let rise again for 30 minutes

Frying the Donuts

1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C)
2. Fry donuts 1-2 minutes per side until golden
3. Drain on paper towels
4. Cool completely before glazing

Creating Colorful Glazes

1. Divide powdered sugar into four bowls
2. Add milk and vanilla to each bowl
3. Color with food coloring as desired:
   • Pink glaze
   • Mint green glaze
   • Chocolate glaze
   • Classic white glaze

Decorating

1. Dip each cooled donut in glaze
2. Add toppings while glaze is wet:
   • White sprinkles on pink glaze
   • Chocolate drizzle on green
   • Rainbow sprinkles on plain
   • Crushed nuts or candy pieces

Pro Tips

• Keep oil temperature consistent for even cooking
• Let donuts cool completely before glazing
• Work quickly when adding sprinkles
• Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors
• Double-dip for stronger color if desired

Storage

• Best enjoyed same day
• Store at room temperature up to 2 days
• Keep in airtight container
• Do not refrigerate

Recipe Notes

All ingredients used in this recipe are halal-friendly. However, feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your dietary preferences and needs.