Glazed Doughnut

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Ingredients

	1 tablespoon	Yeast , active dry
	1/4 cup	Water , warm
	1/4 cup	Unsalted Butter , melted
	1	Egg , large
	1/2 teaspoon	Salt
	2 1/2 cups	Flour
	—	Vegetable oil , for frying
	1 cup	Sugar , powdered
	2 tablespoons	Milk , warm
	1/2 teaspoon	Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water and let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
2. 2 In a large bowl, combine the yeast mixture, warm milk, granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt.
3. 3 Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
4. 4 Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. 5 Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
6. 6 Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface.
7. 7 Using a doughnut cutter, cut out doughnuts and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. 8 Cover the doughnuts with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. 9 Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
10. 10 Fry the doughnuts in batches for about 1 minute per side or until golden brown.
11. 11 Remove the doughnuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
12. 12 In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
13. 13 Dip the warm doughnuts into the glaze, turning to coat completely, and place on a wire rack to set.