Homemade Old-Fashioned Glazed Donuts!
Seriously…….
could anything be more decadently delish?!
A tender ring of fried sweet dough
drenched in a glorious glaze?
I couldn’t resist making these,
and they did not disappoint.
Every once in a great while,
I allow myself to be treated to a donut….
a wickedly wonderful waste of calories.
But since it is only Hubby and me at home,
a dozen donuts AND holes
are way too much sugary goodness!
So after enjoying one each
(and a few holes – which are completely calorie free – right?)
I shared the rest.
That really is my joy in baking…
giving it away.
Hopefully creating a brief smile…
a tiny treat or surprise for a loved one or friend.
These are soooooo worth making!
They are easy and quick to make.
I hope you will treat yourself and those you love!
Homemade Old-Fashioned Glazed Donuts
- 2 1/4 cup cake flour (no cake flour? no problem! make it easily by the cupful – take one level cup of all-purpose flour, remove two tablespoons, and then add two tablespoons of cornstarch back in)
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp. butter, room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Canola oil, for frying
For the glaze:
- 3 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. corn syrup
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup hot water
Directions:
In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar together until sandy. Add egg yolks, and mix until light and thick. Add dry ingredients to the mixing bowl in 3 additions, alternating with the sour cream, ending with the flour. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
On a floured surface, roll dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a donut cutter to cut out approximately 12 donuts and holes.
Pour 2 inches of canola oil into a heavy bottomed pot with a thermometer attached. Heat to 325°F. Fry donuts a few at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry on each side about 2 minutes, being careful not to let them burn. Let drain on a paper bag to soak up the excess grease.
For the glaze:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a whisk until smooth. Dip each donut into the glaze. Place on a wire rack above a sheet of waxed paper to catch any excess glaze. Let sit for 20 minutes until glaze is set.
Best served the day they are made, but may be stored in an air tight container at room temperature for a few days.
Cheers & Sugary Sweet Hugs,
Jodi
Recipe found at: Huffington Post’s “The Greatest Homemade Doughnut Recipes You’ll Ever Find.
Aaaaah… gorgeous photography and a recipe to save. 🙂
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Thanks Dina! Enjoy 😉
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Time for breakfast!! (K)
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Mmmm. Makes my pineapple mint breakfast shake this AM look meh.
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That sounds yummy and so much healthier!!!
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They look so delicious! I am sure they taste like a piece of heaven!
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They really were!!!! Had to give away though before eating all. Lol.
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LOL! I understand! 😀
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Ohhhh you really do know how to make my mouth water! The pictures look sooo good!
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I’m happy with how the photos turned out. And they were such a wonderful treat!!
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Beautifully delicious!
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And the smell!!! 😉👍
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Yum
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I gained 5 lbs just looking at these, lol!
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Oh I know! Had to give them away after we each ate one. Lol.
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Homemade doughnuts bring back many delicious childhood memories. Growing up in southeastern Pa. the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday was a holiday called “Donut” Day ( I tried to spell the German word without success). My Gram and my Mom spent the whole morning making the best doughnuts in the world! I think that I must try your recipe right now. Thank-you! P.S. Your pictures of these doughnuts speak a thousand words – YUM!
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Hi Ellen. My mother in law did the same as your mom and gram and my hubby has such fond memories of that. We enjoyed these so much. We only had one though and then I took them to my DIL at work to let her share there. They loved them and I love that I got to create some smiles with them. They are really easy and no need to go out and buy special ingredients! Let me know if you make them for Benjamin! 😉
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I haven’t had a doughnut in years !!!! Time to change that !!! 🙂
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Such a rare treat – huh! Seriously no nutritional value lol but such s heavenly delight in occasion. 😉
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You wrote These are soooooo worth making!, I am sure they are soooooo worth eating. Send a few my way Jodi. 🙂
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I wish I could and they would be good by the time they would get there! I will add them to the list of things I will make for you when you and Gary come visit! 🙂
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OMG. These look fabulous! And your food photography is getting better with every shot! YUM! Can’t wait to try them!
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thanks!!
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This is my hubby’s favorite. Donuts. I will have to tuck this away for him! thank you!
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Also can I just use our deep fryer instead? Or do u not recommend that?
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I’m sure i would be perfect! I don’t have one.
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He’s going to LOVEEE!!!
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He’s making me make a list for the store for tonight 😂😂 not like I’m refusing though haha
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🙂
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its 8:59 pm on saturday and we are making your donuts…..
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WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
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How were they???
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They were good! We will definitely be making them again sometime.
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Wooohoo! 🙂
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My hubby loves donuts! These look so yummy, Jodi!! 🍩💕 So nice of you to share them with others. ☺️👍
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He would really like these Jilly! 🙂
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Oh my gosh!! I actually drooled!! Sign me UP!!! Yum!! 😍
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These sound so delicious. I’m thinking of trying them with gluten free flour for my daughter and so. In law. My daughter has Celiac and has to be gluten free always. Thanks for posting. Man oh man I wish I could have one right now.
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Let me know how they turn out! 👍😉
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OH EM GEE! lol. Decadent and yumm!
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The only thing better than a regular donut is a home-made donut. I’m going to have to make these! (And if I have to buy bigger jeans soon, I’m blaming you! LOL)
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I’ll take the blame – it’s worth it! 🙂
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Oh no you didn’t!!😊
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I did George – but then I gave them away! 🙂
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Lol
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Oh my goodness gracious!!!! I can’t even put into words how wonderful these look. Again, you must write and photograph a cook book! I don’t cook, and I would buy your cook book.
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😝
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