Nitrate & Nitrite Free Chocolate Glazed Donuts
Total time2 hr 30 min
Prep time40 min
Cook time20 min
4.6(12)
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12 servings
For the dough
- ¼ cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- ¾ cup whole milk, warmed to 105–110°f (40–43°c)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cut into pieces
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
For frying
- 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the chocolate glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3–4 tbsp whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For serving
- sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the warm water and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer and let stand for 5 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.
- 2
Add the warm milk, sugar, salt, and eggs to the yeast mixture and mix on low speed with the dough hook until combined, about 1 minute. Add the flour and mix on low until a shaggy dough forms, about 2 minutes.
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