Yeast Doughnuts Recipe | Food Network Kitchen | Food Network

Ingredients

• For the doughnuts:
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus a pinch
• 1 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the bowl
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• Cooking spray
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• For the glaze:
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt