Directions
- 1In a large measuring cup, add 1/2 cup warm water, 1/4 cup warm milk (108 degrees Fahrenheit), 2 1/4 teaspoons dry active yeast, and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar.
- 2Let the yeast mixture froth up and rise for about 5 minutes.
- 3Now in a stand mixer, add 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted melted butter, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled off), and ½ teaspoon salt.
- 4Pour in the yeast mixture and begin mixing on low speed until the flour is incorporated into liquids.
- 5Take the speed up to high and beat for 5 minutes, then scrape down the sides of the beater bowl.
- 6If the dough looks too sticky, add 1 tablespoon of flour at a time, mixing well and scraping down the sides of the bowl between each addition of flour.
- 7Place the dough in a large greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise for about one hour or until it doubles in size.
- 8Punch the dough down to release air bubbles and transfer it to a floured surface.
- 9Using a rolling pin, roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch in thickness.
- 10Use a donut cutter or 2 different sized biscuit cutters to cut out as many donuts as you can, reshape the scraps and cut out some more donuts.
- 11Place the cut out donuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, cover them lightly, and let them rise again for about 20-30 minutes.
- 12Preheat your air fryer to 345 degrees Fahrenheit, spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray, place a few donuts into the air fryer basket, and spray them with some more cooking spray.
- 13Air fry the donuts for about 5-6 minutes. Repeat this process with the remaining donuts and donut holes, then transfer the donuts onto a plate lined with paper towels.
- 14To make the glaze, in a large bowl combine 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon light corn syrup, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- 15Dip the warm donuts in the glaze and let them set on a cooling rack.
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup warm water
- 0.25 cup warm milk
- 2.25 teaspoons dry active yeast
- 0.33 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cooking spray
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
Equipment
Air FryerDonut cuttersRolling pinBosch mixerMeasuring cupsMeasuring spoonsMini prep bowlskitchen aid mixerSpatulaszesterNonstick panCast Iron Pan
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