Yields: 12 donuts
Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus rising)
Cook Time: 15–20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hr 30 min

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🥣 Ingredients

For the Donuts

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ¾ cup warm non-dairy milk (110°F / 43°C)
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp vegan butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
• ½ tsp salt
• Oil for frying (neutral oil like canola or vegetable)

For the Glaze

• 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp non-dairy milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Activate the yeast

1. In a small bowl, combine warm non-dairy milk and 1 tsp sugar.
2. Sprinkle yeast over top and let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

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2. Make the dough

1. In a large bowl, mix remaining sugar, melted vegan butter, and vanilla.
2. Add foamy yeast mixture and stir.
3. Gradually mix in flour and salt until a soft, sticky dough forms.
4. Knead dough on a floured surface 5–7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

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3. Let dough rise

1. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl and cover with a clean towel.
2. Let rise 1–1.5 hours in a warm place, until doubled in size.

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4. Shape the donuts

1. Roll dough to ½-inch thickness on a floured surface.
2. Cut circles with a 3-inch cutter and smaller 1-inch cutter for holes.
3. Place on parchment-lined tray, cover, and let rest 15–20 minutes.

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5. Fry the donuts

1. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
2. Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown.
3. Transfer to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain.

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6. Make the glaze

1. In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, non-dairy milk, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Adjust consistency: add more sugar to thicken, more milk to thin.

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7. Glaze the donuts

1. Dip warm donuts into glaze, covering completely.
2. Place back on wire rack to let glaze set (~5–10 minutes).
3. Optional: drizzle with chocolate or sprinkle with crushed nuts for decoration.

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💡 Tips

• Use room temperature ingredients for the fluffiest donuts.
• Don’t overcrowd the fryer; fry 2–3 donuts at a time.
• For lighter donuts, you can bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12–15 minutes instead of frying.

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⭐ Variations

• Chocolate Glaze: Mix ¼ cup cocoa powder into glaze.
• Maple Glaze: Substitute non-dairy milk with 2 tbsp maple syrup + 1–2 tbsp plant milk.
• Cinnamon Sugar: Skip glaze and toss warm donuts in cinnamon + sugar mixture.
• Filled Donuts: Inject with jam, chocolate, or vegan custard after glazing.