Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 4 cups
• Granulated sugar - ½ cup
• Milk - 1 cup
• Active dry yeast - 2 ¼ teaspoons
• Unsalted butter - ¼ cup
• Eggs - 2 large
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Powdered sugar - 2 cups
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Water - 2-3 tablespoons

Instructions

1. 1.

   Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C) and sprinkle the yeast over it. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.

2. 2.

   In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.

3. 3.

   Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.

4. 4.

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

5. 5.

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

6. 6.

   Punch down the dough and roll it out to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface.

7. 7.

   Cut out donuts using a donut cutter and place them on a baking sheet. Let them rise for another 30 minutes.

8. 8.

   Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

9. 9.

   Fry the donuts in batches for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

10. 10.

    For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water until smooth.

11. 11.

    Dip the warm donuts into the glaze and place them on a wire rack to set.

Nutritional Facts