🍩 Homemade Chocolate Glazed Donuts

Ingredients
For the Donuts:
2 ¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
2 ¼ teaspoons (7 g) active dry yeast
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
1 large egg
2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Chocolate Glaze:
1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
Sprinkles
Crushed cookies
Chopped nuts
Mini chocolate chips
👩‍🍳 Instructions
Activate the yeast:
In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
Make the dough:
Add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix well. Gradually add the flour and salt, stirring until a soft dough forms.
Knead:
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5–7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
First rise:
Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl. Cover and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
Shape the donuts:
Roll the dough to about ½ inch (1.25 cm) thick. Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter or two round cutters.
Second rise:
Place the donuts on a parchment-lined tray. Cover loosely and let them rest for 20–30 minutes.
Fry:
Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in batches for about 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan.
Drain:
Remove the donuts and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Let them cool slightly.
Make the chocolate glaze:
Heat the heavy cream until hot but not boiling. Pour it over the chocolate chips. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Add the butter and vanilla and mix until glossy.
Glaze and decorate:
Dip the tops of the donuts into the chocolate glaze. Immediately add sprinkles, crushed cookies, nuts, or mini chocolate chips.
Serve:
Let the chocolate set for a few minutes, then serve while fresh and fluffy. 🍩🍫