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Chocolate glazed donuts on cooling rack, freshly baked bakery treats.

Chocolate-Glazed Donuts

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 232 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk plus more for glaze
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/3 cup cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In a small pot, heat milk and butter until the butter melts. Stir in vanilla extract.
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  • Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes.
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  • Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size, about 1-2 hours.
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  • Roll out the dough to 3/4-inch thickness, cut it into donut shapes, and let rise again for 30 minutes. Heat oil to 350°F and fry each donut until golden. Drain on paper towels.
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  • Mix powdered sugar and cocoa powder with 2 tablespoons of milk. Add more milk as needed to achieve a smooth, dipping consistency. Dip each donut into the glaze and set aside to dry.
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Nutrition

Calories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 99mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Chocolate Glazed Donuts
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