Fluffy fried donuts finished with a rich maple glaze made from pure syrup—perfect for cozy mornings and sweet cravings.

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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ cup granulated sugar

2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

¾ cup warm oat or almond milk

¼ cup melted plant-based butter

1 large egg

¼ tsp salt

Neutral frying oil

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp maple syrup (Grade A)

1–2 tbsp plant-based milk

Optional: ¼ tsp maple extract

Mix yeast with warm milk and set aside until foamy.

Add sugar, egg, butter, and salt to the mixture and stir well.

Incorporate flour gradually to form dough. Knead until smooth.

Cover and let dough rise for 1 hour in a warm spot.

Roll out dough to ½ inch. Cut into donut shapes.

Heat oil to 350°F. Fry donuts in batches, 1–2 minutes per side.

Drain on rack. Mix glaze ingredients and dip warm donuts to coat.

Use a thermometer to monitor oil temperature.

Add maple extract to boost glaze flavor if desired.

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