Fluffy Chocolate-Glazed Donuts Recipe

Fluffy Chocolate-Glazed Donuts Recipe 🍫

Want to make bakery-style, super fluffy donuts right at home? This easy recipe gives you soft, golden-brown donuts topped with a rich chocolate glaze and sprinkles! Perfect for weekend treats or family gatherings. 👇

Ingredients

• For the Dough:

• All-purpose flour: 3 cups (approximately 360 g)
• Instant yeast: 2 tsp
• Warm milk: ¾ cup
• Granulated sugar: ¼ cup
• Unsalted butter: ¼ cup (melted)
• Eggs: 2 (room temperature)
• Vanilla extract: 1 tsp
• Salt: ½ tsp
• Oil: For frying

• For the Chocolate Glaze & Topping

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: 1 cup
• Heavy cream: ⅓ cup (or 2 tbsp butter as an alternative)
• Chocolate sprinkles: Optional, for decorating

Instructions

1. Activate the Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, a tablespoon of sugar, and instant yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.

2. Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

3. First Rise: Cover the dough with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

4. Shape the Donuts: Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out circles using a donut cutter (or a large glass and a bottle cap for the center hole).

5. Second Rise: Place the cut donuts on parchment paper squares, cover lightly, and let them rise again for 30–40 minutes until puffy.

6. Fry to Perfection: Heat oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium heat (approx 350F / 175C). Fry the donuts for about 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.

7. Make the Chocolate Glaze: Microwave the chocolate chips and heavy cream together in 30-second bursts, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.

8. Glaze & Decorate: Dip the top of each cooled donut into the warm chocolate glaze. Add chocolate sprinkles or drizzle extra chocolate on top if desired!

Serve warm and enjoy with a cup of coffee or milk! ☕❤️

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