Glazed Donuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine 1 teaspoon of sugar with the yeast and warm milk and let sit for 5 - 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine the yeast mixture with the eggs, butter, sugar and salt. Add the flour in 1 cup at a time until the dough is not sticky. You may have to add more flour, add 1 tablespoon in at a time. Knead for about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Place in a lightly greased bowl and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4. 4

   On a floured surface pour the dough out and roll out until about 1/2 inch thickness. Using a donut cutter cut out as many as you can leaving the centers as munchkins. Place the donuts and munchkins on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper cover and let rise for 30 minutes.

5. 5

   In a deep pan heat about 3 cups of oil until about 375, fry until golden brown flipping donuts and munchkins over cooking both sides. they cook very fast.

6. 6

   Lay donuts out on a cooling rack or a plate with paper towels to let the excess oil drain off.

7. 7

   Combine the glaze ingredients together and once the donuts and munchkins are cool dunk them in the glaze and place on a cooling rack.