Vanilla Bean Glazed Donuts 🤎
Yeast mixture:
1/2 cup whole milk (warm)
1/2 cup of water (warm)
1/2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp active dry yeast @redstaryeast
Instructions: Whisk all of your ingredients and allow to sit for 10 mins covered.
Dough:
Yeast mixture
545g bread flour (approx. 4 cups fluffed & leveled ) @kingarthurbaking
105g sugar (1/2 cup)
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
Grated nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt (use 1 tsp if using unsalted butter) @trulyfamilyfarms
5 tbsp melted salted butter
Instructions: Knead ingredients on ‘mix’ for 2 mins, then increase speed to 4 and allow to knead 25 mins. If kneading by hand, you may need to knead 30-35 mins to reach optimal gluten development.
Shape dough into ball, cover and allow to rest in warm area for 1-1.5 hours (mine took 1 hour and 10 mins to double). Once doubled, divide dough into 12 equal pieces (approx. 85g/ea) shape into balls, cover and allow to rest 10 mins. Once rested flour both sides of dough balls, flatten with your palms, make a hole in the center, and stretch the middle out. Cover again and allow to rest 35-40 mins or until doubled. Fry each side at 350 for 2 mins. Make sure to lower the heat once it reaches 350 to avoid burning donuts before the inside cooks. Strain before glazing.
Vanilla bean glaze:
3 cups powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
1/4 cup whole milk
3 tbsp melted salted butter
1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions: Combine ingredients and whisk well until smooth. Glaze donuts immediately to ensure the butter in the glaze doesn’t start to solidify. This will give you that classic donut shop glaze!
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Baking your own vanilla bean glazed donuts at home can be a wonderfully satisfying experience, especially when you see the dough rise to perfection and enjoy the sweet aroma filling your kitchen. From personal experience, the key to achieving soft and pillowy donuts lies in both the quality of ingredients and the attention you give during the kneading and proofing stages. For instance, using warm whole milk and water activates the yeast better, ensuring your dough doubles in size within the right timeframe. Patience during the resting periods is crucial — rushing these steps can lead to denser donuts. When shaping the donuts, lightly flouring your hands and work surface helps prevent sticking without drying out the dough. Stretching the center carefully ensures that the hole stays open during frying. Speaking of frying, maintaining an even oil temperature around 350°F is essential. If the oil is too hot, the donuts brown too quickly on the outside while remaining undercooked inside. Lowering the heat slightly once it reaches 350°F helps the donuts cook evenly. The vanilla bean glaze is where this recipe truly shines. Using real vanilla bean paste infuses your glaze with an authentic, rich flavor that powdered vanilla extracts cannot match. Be sure to glaze immediately after frying to keep the glaze smooth and shiny—if the glaze sits too long, the melted butter starts to solidify and clump. In my experience, experimenting with a pinch of freshly grated nutmeg added to the dough adds a subtle warmth that complements the vanilla perfectly. This small touch elevates the overall flavor and makes these donuts even more irresistible. Overall, this recipe combines classic techniques with high-quality ingredients like @redstaryeast yeast and @kingarthurbaking bread flour to create donuts that are not only beautiful but also deliciously soft and flavorful. Whether you’re baking for a special occasion or just treating yourself, these vanilla bean glazed donuts are sure to delight anyone lucky enough to have one.
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