Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 3 cups
• Granulated sugar - ¼ cup
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Instant yeast - 2 ¼ teaspoons
• Whole milk - 1 cup, warm
• Unsalted butter - ¼ cup, melted
• Eggs - 2 large
• Vegetable oil - for frying
• Brown sugar - 1 cup
• Heavy cream - ½ cup
• Butter - 4 tablespoons
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Sea salt - 1 teaspoon

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

2. 2.

   Add warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.

3. 3.

   Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth.

4. 4.

   Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

5. 5.

   Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut out 12 donuts using a donut cutter.

6. 6.

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

7. 7.

   Fry donuts in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.

8. 8.

   Remove donuts and drain on paper towels.

9. 9.

   To make the caramel glaze, melt brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla in a saucepan.

10. 10.

    Stir continuously over medium heat until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

11. 11.

    Remove from heat and stir in sea salt.

12. 12.

    Dip the top of each donut into the salted caramel glaze.

13. 13.

    Allow glaze to set before serving.

Nutritional Facts