Pickle Juice Glazed Donuts with Dill Sprinkles
Pickle Juice Glazed Donuts with Dill Sprinkles
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk, 105-115°F
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Pickle Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon milk, optional, for consistency
For the Dill Sprinkles
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy. This indicates the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, remaining granulated sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour the activated yeast mixture, melted unsalted butter, large egg, and vanilla extract into the well of the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or stand mixer with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Lightly grease a clean bowl with a small amount of vegetable oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min
- 6
Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch donut cutter (or two different sized round cutters) to cut out donuts and donut holes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 7
Place the cut donuts and holes on parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving some space between each. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until visibly puffy.
⏱️ 45 min
- 8
While the donuts are proofing, heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Carefully lower 2-3 donuts into the hot oil (do not overcrowd the pot). Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and place on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 10
While the donuts are cooling slightly, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and dill pickle juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add the optional tablespoon of milk or a tiny bit more pickle juice until it reaches a pourable consistency.
⏱️ 5 min
- 11
Dip each warm donut into the pickle glaze, coating both sides. Place back on the wire rack. Immediately sprinkle generously with the finely chopped fresh dill before the glaze sets.
⏱️ 5 min
- 12
Serve immediately and enjoy your unique pickle juice glazed donuts!
⏱️ 1 min
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Pickle Juice Glazed Donuts with Dill Sprinkles
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk, 105-115°F
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying
For the Pickle Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup dill pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon milk, optional, for consistency
For the Dill Sprinkles
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar, and active dry yeast. Stir gently and let sit for 5-10 minutes, or until foamy. This indicates the yeast is active.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, remaining granulated sugar, and salt. Create a well in the center.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour the activated yeast mixture, melted unsalted butter, large egg, and vanilla extract into the well of the dry ingredients. Mix with a wooden spoon or stand mixer with a dough hook until a shaggy dough forms.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. The dough should be slightly tacky but not sticky.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Lightly grease a clean bowl with a small amount of vegetable oil. Place the dough in the bowl, turning once to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
⏱️ 90 min - 6
Once risen, gently punch down the dough to release air. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a 3-inch donut cutter (or two different sized round cutters) to cut out donuts and donut holes.
⏱️ 10 min - 7
Place the cut donuts and holes on parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving some space between each. Cover loosely with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until visibly puffy.
⏱️ 45 min - 8
While the donuts are proofing, heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Carefully lower 2-3 donuts into the hot oil (do not overcrowd the pot). Fry for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon or spider and place on a wire rack set over paper towels to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 10
While the donuts are cooling slightly, prepare the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and dill pickle juice until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add the optional tablespoon of milk or a tiny bit more pickle juice until it reaches a pourable consistency.
⏱️ 5 min - 11
Dip each warm donut into the pickle glaze, coating both sides. Place back on the wire rack. Immediately sprinkle generously with the finely chopped fresh dill before the glaze sets.
⏱️ 5 min - 12
Serve immediately and enjoy your unique pickle juice glazed donuts!
⏱️ 1 min