Raised Glazed Doughnuts

Name: Raised Glazed Doughnuts
Yield: Makes 8 doughnuts
Ingredients: 3 tbsp vegetable shortening, melted and cooled slightly; ¼ cup (50 g) sugar; 3 cups (370 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; 1 package (2¼ tsp) instant yeast; 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warm (110°F/43°C); Sprinkles or other toppings (optional); Glaze of choice; Avocado oil or canola oil for greasing and frying; Avocado oil or canola oil for greasing and frying; 2 tsp kosher salt; 1 large egg

Preparation info

Makes
8
doughnuts

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Williams Sonoma Breakfast & Brunch

By Williams Sonoma

Published 2024

About

Few morning treats start off the day with more promise than a gorgeously glazed and decorated doughnut. Keep in mind that the dough takes a couple of hours to rise, but once it’s ready, the frying part is easier than you might think. Set out glazes and sprinkles and let everyone customize their doughnuts as they please.

Ingredients

1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warm (110°F/43°C)
1 package (2¼

Pastry
Vegetarian
Breakfast
Brunch

Method

Pour the warm milk into a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast on top, and stir gently. Let stand in a warm spot until foamy, 5–10 minutes.

Transfer the yeast mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add 1½ cups (185