Step 1

Add the water (warmed), 1 tsp of sugar and the yeast. Mix together and let sit until foamy.

Step 2

Add the flour, the rest of the sugar, egg yolks, vanilla and salt to the bowl. Using the dough hook attachment on the stand mixer mix for about 5 minutes on low speed (2 on mine).

Step 3

Once the dough has been kneaded, add the softened butter 1 Tbsp at a time until incorporated.

Step 4

Now just take the dough out of the stand mixer, form into a smooth ball and let rest in a bowl (covered) for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 5

Gently let the air out of the dough, and keeping the smooth side on top, stretch and roll out into a rectangle about 1/2-3/4 inch thick. Using 2 biscuit cutters bunch out a big circle and a small circle in the middle. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet and let rest for another 20-30 minutes.

Step 6

Fry 2-3 at a time in oil at 350°F for about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the oil and rest for 1 minute before glazing. Glaze the donuts (recipe is in another tab) and let rest on a wire rack for at least another minute or two for the glaze to set. Enjoy!

Step 1

Mix everything in a bowl with a whisk. Boom. Glaze.