Recipe: Lemon Glazed Donuts

Celebrate Hanukkah with Khalil's delicious donuts.

Lemon Glazed Donuts
Makes 12 donuts

• 1 pound frozen white bread dough, thawed
• 6 cups vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and dust with flour. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut donuts using a 2 1/2-inch biscuit cutter and holes using a 1/2-inch cutter. Arrange the donuts and holes to the baking sheet 2-inches apart and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Place in a warm place and allow to rise, about 90 minutes.

2. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven to 350° Fahrenheit (using an oil and candy thermometer) and gently lay donuts, 3 or 4 at a time, into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Add the holes to the hot oil and fry for about 3 minutes.

3. Whisk together the sugar, lemon juice, and extract in a large bowl and dip the donuts and holes in the glaze to coat.

4. Serve warm.