The Kitchn: A step-by-step guide to making doughnuts
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 cup whole milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
2 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
2 quarts canola or peanut oil, for deep frying
For the classic vanilla glaze:
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
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