Wesson Recipes

Wesson Classic Glazed Donuts

40oz Wesson Vegetable Oil Bottle


Cooking Time

15 minutes

Prep Time

1.5 hours (including resting)

Serving Size

12 Donuts

These classic glazed donuts are soft, light, and perfectly golden, offering a timeless bakery-style treat that is easy to make at home. Made with Wesson Vegetable Oil for a consistently crisp exterior and tender interior, each donut is fried to perfection and coated in a smooth, sweet glaze that creates a delicate, melt-in-your-mouth finish. The simple yet satisfying flavor makes these donuts ideal for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or an afternoon snack. Whether served fresh with coffee or enjoyed as a special homemade treat, Wesson Classic Glazed Donuts deliver the comforting taste and texture of a traditional glazed donut in every bite.

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CONTAINS:
  • Dairy, eggs, gluten
  • Ingredients

    Wesson Classic Donuts
    2% Milk 1 1/2 cups.
    Instant or quick rise yeast 3 3/4 tsp.
    Granulated sugar 2/3 cup.
    Water 1/3 cup.
    Wesson Vegetable Oil 6 tbsp.
    Eggs 3 .
    Salt 1 tsp.
    Bread flour 6 Cups.
    Wesson Vegetable Oil (for frying) 6 Cups.
    Glaze
    Water 1/3 cup.
    Powdered sugar, sifted (more for desired consistency) 2 cups.
    Unsalted butter, melted 2 tbsp.

    Method

    Donuts

    In a small heat-proof bowl, warm milk to 110°F in the microwave, approximately 40 seconds. Milk should be quite warm to the touch but not too hot. Sprinkle yeast over milk and whisk to combine.

    In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with paddle, combine sugar, water, Wesson Vegetable Oil, eggs and salt. Add milk mixture and mix just to combine.

    Switching to a dough hook, add flour into the wet mixture and mix on medium speed for 7 to 8 minutes or until dough is smooth. Dough will be a bit sticky!

    Remove hook, shape dough into a ball and place in a lightly oiled bowl at least double the size of your dough ball. Cover bowl with a warm damp tea towel or plastic wrap and place in a warm area until double in size, approximately 45 minutes.

    Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll to 1/2” thickness. Using a 3 ½” round cutter dipped in flour, cut donuts without twisting. Place donuts on a parchment lined baking sheet and allow the donuts to rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

    Preheat oil to 360°F in a large heavy bottom pot or deep fryer.

    Gently drop donuts 3-4 at a time, into hot oil and fry each side for approximately 2 minutes or until golden. Remove donuts to a paper towel lined baking sheet and allow to cool.

    Glaze

    Combine all ingredients with whisk. Start with a small amount of water and gradually add more until your desired consistency is reached. Note: for coated donuts, a thicker glaze works best.

    Cover surface of glaze with plastic wrap until ready to use.

    Assembly Method

    Dip tops of donuts into glaze and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. Decorate with toasted coconut flakes, sprinkles, or your favorite toppings before the glaze has set. Allow glaze to set.