There’s something oddly joyful about that first bite into a warm, glazed donut. The kind of delight that makes you pause mid-chew and grin. These airy, sweet rings are exactly what comfort baking dreams are made of. No fancy tools, just simple ingredients and a few cozy hours in the kitchen.
Inspired by Joy the Baker’s playful “two-donut” mindset and Melissa Griffiths’s light, fluffy perfection, this one-serving treat brings big bakery vibes with boutique ease.
- Serves: 1 People
- Prep Time: 2 hr 10 min
- Cooking: 10 min
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- ⅛cup warm milk (105–110 °F)
- ½tsp granulated sugar
- ¼tsp active dry yeast
- 1tbsp melted unsalted butter
- 1tbsp beaten egg (beat one egg, use portion)
- ¼tsp Splash vanilla extract
- ¼cup all‑purpose flour
- pinch of salt
- vegetable oil
For Dressing
- 2tbsp confectioners’ sugar
- 1–2tsp milk or cream
- dash of vanilla
Nutritional Information
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Total Fat
15 g -
Calories
269 kcal -
Carbohydrates
33 g -
Protein
4 g
Procedure
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10minMark As Complete
Bloom Yeast & Gather Wet Ingredients
Warm milk to around 100–110 °F (38–43 °C).
Stir in sugar and sprinkle yeast.
Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
Then stir in the melted butter, beaten egg, and vanilla. -
7minMark As Complete
Mix & Knead Dough
Add salt and enough flour to form a soft, slightly sticky dough. Knead (by hand or mixer) until smooth and elastic—5–7 minutes.
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60 - 90 minMark As Complete
First Rise
Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size for about 1 to 1½ hours.
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5 minMark As Complete
Shape Doughnuts
Roll dough to ½″ (1 cm) thick. Cut using a 3″ cutter for donuts and a 1″ cutter for holes. Arrange on a lightly floured surface and let rest for 10 minutes.
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10 minMark As Complete
Preheat Oil
Heat oil (2–3″ deep) to 350–375°F (177–190°C) in a heavy pot. Use a thermometer to stabilize temperature.
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5 - 10 minMark As Complete
Fry Donuts & Holes
Fry donuts for about 1 minute per side (holes 30–45 seconds per side), until golden. Drain on paper towels.
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5 minMark As Complete
Prepare Glaze
Whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk (or cream), and vanilla until smooth. Add liquid to reach a thin, pourable consistency.
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20 minMark As Complete
Glaze & Set
Dip warm donuts in glaze (holes fully, rings halfway). Place on a wire rack with tray underneath. Let set ~20 minutes until glossy and poured out.
