BakeOff Worthy Yeast Donuts My Easy Recipe - EPPYC

Ingredients

• 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, lukewarm (about 110°F/43°C)
• 2 ¼ teaspoons (7g) active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar, plus a pinch for proofing the yeast
• 1 teaspoon (6g) salt
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
• 3 ½ cups (420g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 2 quarts (approx. 2 liters) vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar, sifted
• ¼ - ½ cup (60-120ml) milk, or more as needed
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract