Fluffy Homemade Vanilla Glazed Donuts

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the Glaze: 

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.

2. In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

3. Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.

4. Cover dough and refrigerate for 1 hour.

5. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out donuts using a donut cutter or two round cookie cutters (one large, one small for the hole).

6. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C).

7. Fry donuts in batches, about 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown.

8. Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.

9. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

10. Dip each donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack to set.

Bite into these pillowy-soft homemade donuts and let the sweet vanilla glaze melt on your tongue – it’s a little ring of breakfast heaven that’ll make you wonder why you ever settled for store-bought! Whether it’s a special weekend treat or a delightful surprise for loved ones, these donuts are sure to bring smiles and sticky fingers to your kitchen.