Easy Glazed Donut Recipe

Name: Easy Glazed Donut Recipe
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 2 h 3 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/8 cup whole milk (warm); 1/4 cup sugar; 2 1/4 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast (one package); 2 whole large eggs (lightly beaten); 1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter (a total of 10 tablespoons (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons), melted); 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; shortening or oil for frying; 1/2 cup butter (melted); 2 teaspoons vanilla; 4 cups powdered sugar; enough cream or milk to thin ((about 3 tablespoons)); dash of salt

Instructions

Prep:2hCook:3min

Glazed yeast donuts are the BEST donuts you'll ever eat. I've been making this easy glazed donut recipe for years and can honestly tell you it's PERFECT!

Updated at: Sat, 08 Aug 2026 00:05:33 GMT