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Easy Round Rock Donuts Recipe at Home

Amna
If you’ve moved away from Texas and miss the yummy taste of Round Rock Donuts recipe, it might be hard to find a recipe that matches the real thing. Many people look all over the internet to recreate these special treats from the Round Rock Donut shop and enjoy that amazing flavor in their kitchen.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Donuts

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • Donut cutter (or cup + bottle cap)
  • Parchment paper
  • Large pot
  • Slotted spoon
  • Wire rack
  • Small saucepan
  • Piping bag (optional)

Ingredients
  

Donut Dough

  • 2 packs active dry yeast 4 1/2 tsp
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1/2 cup warm milk
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup shortening or butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup warm milk
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 4 oz chocolate chips
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Yeast: Mix yeast and warm water; let sit for 10 mins until foamy.
  • Make Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, shortening, sugar, salt, and vanilla. Add 1 cup flour; mix. Add yeast mix, water, and eggs. Slowly add remaining flour to make soft dough.
  • Knead: Knead dough on floured surface for 5-10 mins. Place in greased bowl, cover, and chill 3 hours or overnight.
  • Roll & Cut: Roll dough to 1/3 inch thick. Cut with donut cutter (or use cup and bottle cap).
  • Rise: Place donuts on parchment, cover with cloth, and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
  • Fry: Heat oil in pot to 350°F. Fry donuts 2 mins per side until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
  • Vanilla Glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Dip donuts and let dry on rack.
  • Chocolate Glaze: In saucepan, melt butter with milk, corn syrup, and vanilla. Remove from heat, add chocolate chips, stir until melted. Mix in powdered sugar.
  • Optional: Fill with jam using piping bag or shake in cinnamon sugar.

Notes

  1. Dough Texture: The dough should be soft but not sticky. If it’s too sticky, sprinkle a bit more flour while kneading until it’s smooth and elastic.
  2. Oil Temperature: Maintaining the oil at 350°F is crucial for even cooking. Use a thermometer if possible, as too hot oil will over-brown the donuts, and cooler oil can make them greasy.
  3. Storing Donuts: Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them individually, then reheat briefly in the microwave to enjoy fresh-tasting donuts anytime!

    Nutrition Information (per donut)

    • Calories: 280
    • Total Fat: 13g
      • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 180mg
    • Total Carbohydrates: 36g
      • Dietary Fiber: 1g
      • Sugars: 14g
    Protein: 4g
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