How to Make Chocolate Glazed Donuts

Donuts are a fun snack to prepare. Making them at home is a great way to spend quality time with family members of all ages. Donuts are essentially deep-fried rings of dough; so they can be made easily at home.

Ingredients

Donuts

1 can of raw biscuit dough (or make homemade donut dough for a better taste)
2-3 cups canola oil

Chocolate Glaze

½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup whole milk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Part 1

Part 1 of 3:

Making the Donuts

1
Heat the oil to 375 degrees. Using medium-high heat pot, pour the oil and have it heat till it reaches 375 degrees. You can check the degrees by sticking a thermometer in the oil.
2
Remove the biscuit dough from can. While waiting for the oil to heat up, remove the dough out separate, and lay them on a flat surface.

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3
Punch a hole in the center of the biscuits.Using a bottle top, punch small holes in the center of the biscuit dough.
- The leftover biscuit dough can be fried and eaten as well. If you don't want to fry them, feel free to throw them out.
4
Place each donut in the hot oil. Place the donuts in the oil and fry until golden brown and fluffy. Watch donuts fry when they're in the oil, they cook fast.
5
Place on a napkin to drain excess oil. Use tongs to remove the donuts and have them rest on a napkin. Allow to cool.

Part 2

Part 2 of 3:

Making the Chocolate Glaze

1
Place butter, corn syrup, vanilla extract, and milk in a pan and heat. Place all the ingredients (except the powdered sugar and chocolate) in a frying pan and heat until butter melts thoroughly.
2
Add chocolate. Turn heat to low and slowly pour the chocolate. Whisk until the texture is creamy.
3
Add powdered sugar. Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar. Whisk again until uniform texture is achieved.
4
Let it sit for 30 minutes. To keep the glaze liquid and creamy, pour glaze into a bowl and place the bowl of glaze into a larger bowl filled with warm water.

Part 3

Part 3 of 3:

Glazing the Donuts

1
Spread glaze onto donuts. Using an icing spatula, spread the glaze over each donut.
- In addition to spreading the glaze, you can drizzle just a little or dip the whole donut in the bowl.
2
Allow to dry. Have the donut glaze set and dry until it hardens.
3
Enjoy!
4
Finished.

Community Q&A

Question

What is corn syrup? How do I get bittersweet chocolate?

Meagan Jewett

Community Answer

Corn syrup is a sweet clear syrup that comes from corn. You can find it near the maple syrup in the grocery store, the most common brand is Kero. The bittersweet chocolate can be found in the baking aisle with the rest of the chocolates and commonly comes in a bar form.
Question

When I put honey on donuts it doesn't shine; instead, it just absorbs the honey. What can I do?

Community Answer

Use sugar--caramelise it on the stove and drizzle on it after one to two minutes. Then it'll set and be shiny. However, it is going to harden.
Question

Is there any substitute for vanilla extract?

Sofia C.

Community Answer

There are not many substitutes if you want the same flavor. Try vanilla beans or artificial vanilla extract.