Ring Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

Ring Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

Ingredients

For the Doughnuts

 • 2½ cups all-purpose flour (315g)

 • ¼ cup sugar (50g)

 • 1 teaspoon salt

 • 2¼ teaspoons instant yeast (7g)

 • ¾ cup warm milk (180ml)

 • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (30g)

 • 1 large egg

 • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

 • Oil for frying

For Chocolate Glaze

 • 1 cup powdered sugar (120g)

 • ¼ cup cocoa powder (25g)

 • 3–4 tablespoons milk (45–60ml)

 • 1 tablespoon melted butter

 • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Dough

In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

Add warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla. Mix into a soft dough.

Knead for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

Cover and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Shape the Doughnuts

Roll out the dough to about ½ inch thickness.

Cut into rings using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters.

Place on a floured tray, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.

Fry

Heat oil to medium (about 170–180°C).

Fry doughnuts for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

Make the Chocolate Glaze

Mix powdered sugar and cocoa powder.

Add milk gradually, then butter and vanilla. Stir until smooth and glossy.

Glaze

Dip slightly cooled doughnuts into the chocolate glaze.

Place on a rack and allow glaze to set.