Here’s an easy, old-fashioned Glazed Country Donuts recipe — soft, fluffy, fried golden, and dipped in a sweet vanilla glaze just like small-town diners and country fairs make.

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🍩 Glazed Country Donuts

Ingredients

For the Donuts

• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more as needed)
• 1 cup whole milk, warmed
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• 2 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil)

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For the Vanilla Glaze

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 3–4 tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Activate the yeast

• Warm the milk until just warm (not hot).
• Stir in yeast and 1 tbsp of the sugar.
• Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

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2. Make the dough

1. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, remaining sugar, salt, and vanilla.
2. Add the yeast mixture.
3. Add flour gradually until a soft dough forms (slightly sticky is fine).
4. Knead by hand or mixer for 5–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.

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3. First rise

• Place dough in a greased bowl.
• Cover and let rise 1–1.5 hours or until doubled.

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4. Shape the donuts

1. Lightly flour a work surface.
2. Roll dough to 1/2-inch thickness.
3. Cut donuts using a donut cutter or a large cup + small cutter for the holes.
4. Place on a floured baking sheet and cover with a towel.

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5. Second rise

• Let the cut donuts rise 25–35 minutes, until puffy.

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6. Fry

1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
2. Fry donuts 45–60 seconds per side until golden.
3. Remove to a rack or paper towels.

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7. Glaze

1. Whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and pinch of salt.
2. Dip warm donuts into glaze, letting excess drip.
3. Place on a cooling rack set over parchment.

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⭐ Tips for PERFECT Country Donuts

• Dough should be soft, not stiff—that’s what keeps them pillowy.
• A warm kitchen helps the rise.
• Eat while still warm for the ultimate country-fair experience.
• For thicker glaze, use less milk; for thinner, add more.
• Dip twice for extra glossy donuts.

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🍁 Optional Flavors

• Maple glaze: replace vanilla with maple extract.
• Cinnamon sugar: skip glaze and toss warm donuts in cinnamon + sugar.
• Chocolate glaze: add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to glaze.

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If you want, I can also share:
🍩 Old-fashioned cake donuts (no yeast)
🍩 Buttermilk country donuts
🍩 Baked glazed donuts

Just tell me!