# What You’ll Need:
→ Donut Dough
01 - 3 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
03 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
04 - ½ teaspoon salt
05 - 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
06 - ¾ cup whole milk, lukewarm
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
→ Frying
09 - 1 quart vegetable oil
→ Honey Glaze
10 - ½ cup honey
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
12 - 2 tablespoons milk
13 - ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
14 - Pinch of salt
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and ground cardamom. Stir to incorporate spices evenly throughout.
02 - In a separate bowl, dissolve active dry yeast in lukewarm milk and let sit for 5 minutes until mixture becomes foamy.
03 - Add room temperature eggs and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Whisk vigorously until well blended.
04 - Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
05 - Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
06 - Place kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm location for 1 hour until doubled in size.
07 - Punch down risen dough and roll out to ½-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Using a donut cutter or two round cutters, cut out donuts to approximately 3-inch diameter with 1-inch holes.
08 - Arrange cut donuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet, cover loosely, and allow to rise for 30 minutes until slightly puffy.
09 - Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 350°F and maintain consistent temperature throughout frying process.
10 - Carefully place donuts into hot oil in batches, frying 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack.
11 - In a bowl, whisk together honey, sifted powdered sugar, milk, ground cardamom, and salt until smooth and pourable.
12 - Dip warm donuts into honey glaze, allowing excess to drip off naturally. Transfer to a wire rack to set completely.
