Homemade glazed doughnuts are the sweet, delicious, and pillowy answer to “What’s For Dessert?” This top-rated doughnut recipe boasts a light, buttery taste with a perfectly decadent glaze that’s finger-licking good. Learn how to make your own bakery-style treats right here.

Recipe by: Kelly

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
• 1 ½ cups lukewarm milk
• ½ cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup butter
• ⅓ cup shortening
• ¼ cup warm water (105-115 degrees)
• 2 eggs
• 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
• 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tablespoons hot water or as needed

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