{"id":3073,"date":"2026-03-28T21:18:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T21:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3073"},"modified":"2026-03-28T21:18:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T21:18:51","slug":"cinnamon-sugar-donut-bites-with-vanilla-glaze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=3073","title":{"rendered":"Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bites with Vanilla Glaze"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bites with Vanilla Glaze<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>These soft, fluffy donut bites are deep-fried until golden, rolled in a warm cinnamon sugar coating, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00a0For the Dough:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon active dry yeast<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup warm milk (not hot, about 37\u201340\u00b0C \/ 98\u2013104\u00b0F)<\/li>\n<li>1 large egg<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0For Frying:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Cinnamon Sugar Coating:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon ground cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Vanilla Glaze:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n<li>2\u20133 tablespoons milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>1 Activate the Yeast<\/h3>\n<p>In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about <strong>5\u201310 minutes<\/strong> until it becomes foamy on top.<\/p>\n<p>This step is essential\u2014if it doesn\u2019t foam, your yeast may be inactive.<\/p>\n<h3>2 Make the Dough<\/h3>\n<p>In a large mixing bowl:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine flour, sugar, and salt.<\/li>\n<li>Add the activated yeast mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Add the egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Mix everything together until a dough forms.<\/p>\n<h3>3 Knead the Dough<\/h3>\n<p>Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about <strong>8\u201310 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re looking for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A smooth, elastic texture<\/li>\n<li>Slightly soft but not sticky<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If it\u2019s too sticky, add a little flour (1 tablespoon at a time).<br \/>\nIf it\u2019s too dry, add a splash of milk.<\/p>\n<h3>4 First Rise (Proofing)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Cover with a towel or plastic wrap.<\/li>\n<li>Let it rise in a warm place for about <strong>1 hour<\/strong>, or until it doubles in size.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5 Shape the Donut Bites<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Punch down the dough to release air.<\/li>\n<li>Divide into small pieces and roll into balls (about walnut-sized).<\/li>\n<li>Place them on parchment paper or a tray.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let them rest for <strong>15\u201320 minutes<\/strong> for a second rise.<\/p>\n<h3>6 Heat the Oil<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat oil in a deep pan to about <strong>170\u2013180\u00b0C (340\u2013355\u00b0F)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a thermometer: drop a small piece of dough\u2014if it rises slowly and bubbles, the oil is ready.<\/p>\n<h3>7 Fry the Donut Bites<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fry in small batches (don\u2019t overcrowd the pan).<\/li>\n<li>Cook for <strong>2\u20133 minutes<\/strong>, turning occasionally, until golden brown.<\/li>\n<li>Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>8 Coat in Cinnamon Sugar<\/h3>\n<p>While still warm:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Roll the donut bites in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure they are fully coated for maximum flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>9 Prepare the Vanilla Glaze<\/h3>\n<p>In a bowl:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.<\/li>\n<li>Stir until smooth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consistency tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Too thick? Add a little milk.<\/li>\n<li>Too thin? Add more powdered sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>10 Final Touch<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Drizzle the glaze over the donut bites<br \/>\n<strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Dip each bite directly into the glaze for full coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Pro Tips for Best Results<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Keep oil temperature steady\u2014too hot = burnt outside, raw inside<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Don\u2019t skip the second rise\u2014it makes them extra fluffy<\/li>\n<li>Use fresh yeast for best texture<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Add a pinch of nutmeg for classic donut shop flavor<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Serve warm for the best taste and texture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0What You\u2019ll Get<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Crispy golden exterior<\/li>\n<li>Soft, airy interior<\/li>\n<li>Sweet cinnamon coating<\/li>\n<li>Smooth vanilla glaze drizzle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Optional Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0Chocolate glaze instead of vanilla<\/li>\n<li>Fill with jam or Nutella<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Bake instead of fry (less crispy but lighter)<\/li>\n<li>Toss in honey + cinnamon for a different twist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Cinnamon Sugar Donut Bites with Vanilla Glaze &nbsp; These soft, fluffy donut bites are deep-fried until golden, rolled in&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3074,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3073","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3073","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3073"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3073\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3075,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3073\/revisions\/3075"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/3074"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3073"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3073"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}