Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour divided, plus more for dusting*
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast quick acting, (1 packet = 7 grams)
• 2/3 cup warm milk 110˚F – microwave 35 sec.
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter melted, divided
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup jelly or jam (no large fruit pieces)
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar to roll donuts

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast and 1/4 tsp salt.
2. Add warm milk, 3 Tbsp melted butter, 2 egg yolks and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, and whisk vigorously to combine well.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and rest at room temperature 10 minutes, until some bubbles form on the surface.
4. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, adding just enough until dough holds together and no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
5. Knead in the bowl 5 minutes.
6. If dough is really sticking to your hands, dust lightly with flour then continue kneading with clean dry hands.
7. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a 100˚F oven for 45 min or at room temperature for 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
8. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 375˚F with rack in the center of the oven.
9. Turn dough out onto a floured surface and roll the dough out to just under 1/2” thick.
10. Cut circles using a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter.
11. Re-roll scraps if needed to make 12 donuts total.
12. Place donuts on prepared baking sheet, cover with a tea towel and let rise in a 100˚F oven for 20 min or at room temperature 45 min, or until puffed.
13. Bake uncovered in the center of a preheated oven at 375˚F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly golden on top.
14. Right out of the oven, brush a hot bun all over with remaining 1 Tbsp melted butter and roll in a bowl of sugar to coat lightly with sugar.
15. Cut a deep slit in the side of each donut and pipe jam with a pastry bag .

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Do not overmix.
6. Fill each donut cup about 3/4 full. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
9. Dip each donut into the glaze, then return to the wire rack to let the glaze set.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes | Total Time: 27 minutes
Kcal: 198 kcal per donut | Servings: 12 donuts