Glazed Donuts — Ad-Free Recipe, Ingredients First

These are yeast donuts, so the light airy inside comes from a proper proof, not baking powder. Fry at a steady 350F and glaze them while still warm so the glaze thins and sets in a clear shell.

The Ingredients — and where to get them

Cook for 12 donuts

Flour

Bread or all-purpose builds the dough; the gluten gives the chew.

3 1/2 cups

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Milk

Warmed to proof the yeast and enrich the dough.

1 cup

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Sugar

Feeds the yeast, sweetens the dough, and makes the glaze.

2 cups

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Butter

Worked into the dough for a rich tender crumb.

1/4 cup

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Eggs

Two eggs enrich the dough and help it rise.

2 eggs

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Active dry yeast

The leavening; proof it in warm milk until foamy before mixing.

2 1/4 tsp

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The Rundown

Greedometer ●●●●● Getting greedy

Rich enough that Mom might raise an eyebrow. · plan ahead — needs marinating, soaking, or resting time

EffortA project

Cook it with

Air fryer

The Method

Proof the yeastStir the yeast into milk warmed to about 110F with a pinch of sugar and wait 5-10 min until it foams.
Mix and kneadMix in the flour, 1/4 cup sugar, butter, and eggs, then knead 8 min until smooth and elastic.
First riseCover and let rise about 1 hour until doubled, then roll to 1/2 inch and cut rings.
Second riseLet the cut donuts proof 30-45 min until puffy and light to the touch.
Fry and glazeFry at 350F about 1 min per side until golden, then dip the warm donuts in a powdered-sugar glaze.

The Toolkit

Dutch oven · Thermometer · Donut cutter · Rolling pin · Spider skimmer · Cooling rack

Straight Answers

Can you make Glazed Donuts in an air fryer? — Yes

Yes — this is exactly what an air fryer does well. Work in a single layer so the air can move, and shake or flip halfway for even crisping. It runs a touch faster than the oven, so check early.

Can you freeze Glazed Donuts? — Not ideal

You can, but the crisp coating softens. Freeze the cooked pieces, then re-crisp them in a hot oven or air fryer — never the microwave.

Can you make Glazed Donuts ahead of time? — Prep ahead

Best fried to order — the crunch fades if it sits. Do the breading or shaping ahead and cook it fresh when you serve.

Is Glazed Donuts gluten-free? — Not as written

Not as written — it contains gluten. Make it gluten-free: swap in a gluten-free flour blend (check the other labels too).

Is Glazed Donuts vegan? — Vegetarian, not vegan

It’s vegetarian but not vegan as written — it has dairy and egg. Make it vegan: use plant milk, oil, or a vegan cheese for the dairy, and a flax or aquafaba egg for the egg.

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Glazed Donuts, and where to source it