Glazed Yeast Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup warm milk
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 3 tbsp milk, for glaze
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1Stir the yeast and a pinch of the sugar into the warm milk and let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
2. 2In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine the yeast mixture with the remaining sugar, egg, egg yolk, melted butter, and salt, then gradually mix in the flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough for about 6 minutes until smooth and elastic, then place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 1 hour.
4. 4Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick and cut into rounds with a doughnut cutter. Let the cut doughnuts rise again, covered, for about 30 minutes, until puffy.
5. 5Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C) and fry the doughnuts in batches, about 60 to 90 seconds per side, until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
6. 6Whisk the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla together to make a smooth glaze, then dip the warm doughnuts in the glaze and let set before serving.

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