Nitrate & Nitrite Free Yeast-Raised Glazed Doughnuts

Total time3 hr

Prep time40 min

Cook time20 min

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Nitrate & Nitrite Free Yeast-Raised Glazed Doughnuts

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the dough

¼ cup warm water (105–110°f / 40–43°c)
2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (one ¼ oz 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

2 quarts neutral oil (such as vegetable or canola oil), for frying

For the glaze

2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
⅓ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch fine salt

Instructions

1
Combine the warm water and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer and let stand for 5–8 minutes, until foamy and fragrant.
2
Add the warm milk, sugar, salt, and eggs to the yeast mixture. Fit the mixer with the dough hook and mix on low speed until combined, about 1 minute.

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