Homemade Donuts Recipe

Ingredients

**For the Donuts:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour 🌾

- 1/2 cup granulated sugar 🍬

- 2 tsp baking powder 🥄

- 1/2 tsp salt 🧂

- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional) 🌰

- 1/2 cup milk 🥛

- 2 large eggs 🥚

- 2 tbsp melted butter 🧈

- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

- Oil for frying 🛢️

**For the Chocolate Glaze:**

- 1 cup powdered sugar 🍭

- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫

- 2-3 tbsp milk 🥛

- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 🍦

**For Toppings (optional):**

- Sprinkles 🌈

- Chopped nuts 🌰

- Shredded coconut 🌴

Instructions

1. **Prepare the Dough:

- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.

- In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed. Do not overmix.

2. **Shape the Donuts:**

- Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick.

- Use a donut cutter or two round cookie cutters to cut out donut shapes.

3. **Fry the Donuts:**

- Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).

- Carefully place a few donuts in the hot oil, frying for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.

- Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

4. **Make the Glaze:**

- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Adjust the thickness as needed.

5. **Glaze the Donuts:**

- Dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the chocolate glaze and let excess drip off.

- Add sprinkles or other toppings while the glaze is still wet.

6. **Serve:**

- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes, then enjoy your homemade donuts! 🎉

Tips

- You can also bake the donuts in a donut pan for a healthier version.

- Feel free to experiment with different flavors and glazes! 🍩✨