Description
Yuzu Honey Glazed Donuts offer a bright, citrusy twist on a classic treat. This recipe guides you through making soft, airy donuts topped with a tangy yuzu and sweet honey glaze, perfect for beginner bakers.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 43°C)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- Neutral oil, for frying
- Yuzu honey glaze:
- 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons runny honey
- 2–3 tablespoons yuzu juice (bottled is fine)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk, as needed
- Pinch of fine salt
- Optional: 1 teaspoon yuzu zest for extra punch
Instructions
- Whisk warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar; rest 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a mixer bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add eggs and the milk-yeast mixture; mix until shaggy.
- Knead on medium, adding butter in pieces, until smooth and elastic, 6–8 minutes; the dough will be soft.
- Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, 60–90 minutes.
- Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, roll to 1.3 cm thickness, and cut donuts and holes.
- Transfer cut donuts to parchment-lined trays, cover, and proof until puffy, 30–45 minutes.
- Heat 5–7 cm oil to 175°C.
- Fry donuts 1–2 minutes per side until golden; drain on racks. Maintain the target oil temperature.
- Whisk powdered sugar, honey, yuzu juice, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency with more yuzu for tang or milk for thinning.
- Dip warm donuts, let excess drip, and set on racks to dry.
Notes
- Easy shortcut: Use biscuit dough rounds, fry at 175°C, then dip in the same yuzu-honey glaze.
- Baked option: Bake ring donuts at 175°C for 12–13 minutes, cool, then glaze. The texture will be cake-like instead of airy.
- Yuzu basics: Bottled yuzu juice strength varies. Start with less juice, taste, and adjust the final glaze. Yuzu provides a citrusy and floral flavor that pairs well with honey.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American/Fusion