• Creating your donuts is a fun and easy process. Follow these steps, and you’ll be enjoying your Dunkin’ plain donuts in no time!

Step 1: Activate the Yeast

• To begin, warm your water gently until it is lukewarm. In a mixing bowl, combine the lukewarm water and yeast. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until foamy. This shows your yeast is alive and kicking!

Step 2: Mix Ingredients

• Once the yeast is activated, add the warm milk, melted butter, sugar, eggs, and yolks into the bowl. Mix well until combined. In another bowl, combine your flour, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Step 3: Form the Dough

• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Stir until a dough begins to form.

Step 4: Knead the Dough

• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic. It’s therapeutic – you’ll see!

Step 5: First Rise

• Place your dough in a greased bowl. Cover it with a damp cloth and let it rise in a warm location for about an hour or until it doubles in size.

Step 6: Shape the Donuts

• Once risen, punch down the dough. Roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter to cut out your shapes. If you don’t have one, a large round cutter and a smaller one will work fine.

Step 7: Second Rise

• Place your shaped donuts onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover them again with a cloth. Allow them to rise for another 30 minutes.

Step 8: Fry

• In a deep fryer or large pot, heat oil to 350°F. Fry the donuts for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Be careful – hot oil can be tricky!

Step 9: Drain and Cool

• Once golden, remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Allow them to cool slightly.

Step 10: Glaze the Donuts

• Prepare the glaze by mixing confectioners’ sugar with water, vanilla, and corn syrup until smooth. Dip the warm donuts into the glaze and place them on a cooling rack to set.