Homemade Doughnuts

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour (2 cups)
• Baking powder (2 teaspoons)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Granulated sugar (1/2 cup)
• Milk (3/4 cup)
• Egg (1, large)
• Unsalted butter (1/4 cup, melted)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• Powdered sugar (1 cup (for glaze))
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Water (2 tablespoons (for glaze))

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until well combined.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This helps the dough firm up and makes it easier to handle.
5. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter or two round cookie cutters (one large for the outer ring and one small for the hole) to cut out the doughnuts and doughnut holes.
6. In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C). Use a thermometer for accuracy.
7. Carefully fry the doughnuts and doughnut holes in batches, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
8. Remove the doughnuts from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
9. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and water until smooth to create the glaze.
10. Dip the warm doughnuts in the glaze and then place them on a wire rack for the glaze to set.
11. Serve warm and enjoy the delightful taste of homemade goodness!