pillowy doughnuts

Here is a recipe for pillowy doughnuts:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• Vegetable oil for frying

For the glaze:

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Warm the milk in a small saucepan until it reaches about 110°F (43°C). Stir in the sugar and yeast and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture is frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and softened butter to the bowl and mix with a dough hook attachment until the dough is smooth and elastic. This should take about 5 minutes.
3. Cover the bowl with a clean towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
4. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it’s about 1/2 inch (1 cm) thick. Use a doughnut cutter to cut out doughnuts and place them on a floured baking sheet. Cover with a towel and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
5. Heat about 2 inches (5 cm) of vegetable oil in a large saucepan until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Fry the doughnuts in batches for about 1-2 minutes per side until they are golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to cool.
6. To make the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until it’s smooth. Dip the cooled doughnuts into the glaze and place them back on the wire rack to set for about 10 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your pillowy, fluffy doughnuts!