"I have tried a million homemade donut recipes, so believe me when I say: these really are the best homemade glazed donuts on the planet...."
INGREDIENTS
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6 cups (24 ounces) powdered sugar
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3/4 cup hot water (see note)
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1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch salt
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7 cups (35 ounces) all-purpose flour (see updated note!)
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3/4 cup (5.5 ounces) granulated sugar
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1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast (see note for active dry yeast)
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2 cups cold milk (I use 2%)
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2 large eggs
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1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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12 tablespoons butter, cut into tablespoon-size pieces and softened to room temp (I use salted)
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2 to 3 quarts vegetable oil, for frying