Go Back
Shipley Donut Recipe

Shipley Donut Recipe

Are you craving something sweet and fluffy? This Shipley Donut Recipe is the perfect choice for you.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Hand Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round Donut Cutter
  • Deep Fryer Pot
  • Wire Cooling Rack
  • Measuring Cups
  • Small Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 0.33 cup white sugar
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 3.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for glaze
  • 4 tbsp milk for glaze

Instructions
 

Bloom the Yeast

  1. Warm the milk in a small bowl. Add the yeast and a little sugar. Let it sit for ten minutes. It should look very bubbly and foamy.

Mix Wet Ingredients

  1. Get your large mixing bowl ready. Add the melted butter and the egg. Pour in the foamy yeast mixture. Whisk them together until they are smooth.

Add Dry Ingredients

  1. Slowly add the flour and the salt. Mix on a low speed at first. A soft and sticky dough will form. Do not add too much extra flour.

Knead the Dough

  1. Put the dough on a floured surface. Fold it over and press down. Do this for five full minutes. The dough should become very smooth.

First Rise

  1. Grease a clean bowl with some oil. Place the dough ball inside carefully. Cover it with a warm damp cloth. Let it rise for one hour.

Roll the Dough

  1. Punch the dough to let air out. Roll it until it is half-inch thick. Use your cutter to make circles. Save the small holes for frying later.

Second Rise

  1. Place the cut donuts on a tray. Cover them gently for thirty minutes. They will puff up and look very light. This step is very important.

Fry the Donuts

  1. Heat the oil to 350 degrees. Drop two donuts into the hot oil. Fry each side for one minute. They should look perfectly golden brown.

Cool and Drain

  1. Take the donuts out of the oil. Place them on paper towels for a bit. This removes the extra oil from them. Move them to the wire rack.

Glaze the Donuts

  1. Whisk the powdered sugar and milk together. Dip the warm donuts into the glaze. Let the extra icing drip off slowly. Serve them while they are still warm.

Notes

➜ Check if your yeast is fresh and bubbly.
➜ Use a thermometer to check the oil heat.
➜ Do not fry too many donuts at once.
➜ Let the dough rise in a warm spot.
➜ Measure the flour with a kitchen scale.
➜ Dip donuts while they are still quite warm.
➜ Use a slotted spoon to flip the donuts.
➜ Handle the risen dough with very gentle hands.
➜ Sift your powdered sugar for a smooth glaze.
➜ Let the donuts drain on a wire rack.
Keyword Shipley Donut Recipe