the Baked Vanilla Donuts with Creamy Glaze and the Perfect Soft Vanilla Dinner Rolls:
Baked Vanilla Donuts with Creamy Glaze
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
½ cup sugar
1 cup milk
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp butter (melted)
½ cup cream (for glaze)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Fill the Pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-lock bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about halfway.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool: Remove from the oven and let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the cream with a dash of vanilla extract until smooth. If you want it thicker, you can add powdered sugar to achieve your desired consistency.
Glaze the Donuts: Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze or drizzle it over the top. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Perfect Soft Vanilla Dinner Rolls
Ingredients:
3 cups bread flour
1 egg
2 tbsp sugar
¾ cup warm milk (around 110°F or 43°C)
2 tbsp butter (softened)
1½ tsp yeast (active dry or instant)
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
Activate Yeast (if using active dry): In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5-10 minutes, or until it becomes frothy. If you’re using instant yeast, you can skip this step.
Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, and salt. Add the activated yeast mixture (or the warm milk if using instant yeast), egg, softened butter, and vanilla extract.
Knead: Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. You can also use a stand mixer with a dough hook for this step.
First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Shape Rolls: After the dough has risen, punch it down to remove excess air. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces and shape them into rolls. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish or on a lined baking sheet.
Second Rise: Cover the rolled dough with a cloth and let them rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until they double in size.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake: Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
Cool: Remove from the oven and let the rolls cool slightly before serving. Brush the tops with melted butter for extra flavor, if desired.
Enjoy your delicious baked vanilla donuts and soft vanilla dinner rolls! 🍩🥐