The Best Donut Recipe Ever

In a bowl, combine the active dry yeast with the lukewarm milk to activate the yeast. Add the sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, and previously beaten egg yolks.

Gradually incorporate the all-purpose flour, mixing carefully until the initial mixture is uniform.

Add the salt and a little more flour, mixing briefly until the dough starts to become heavier.

Transfer the dough to a lightly floured countertop and knead vigorously until a smooth and elastic dough is formed.

Allow the dough to rest in a covered place for approximately 30 minutes, or until its volume doubles.

Roll out the risen dough with a rolling pin until a uniform thickness is achieved.

Use a larger circular cutter to cut out the donut shapes and then use a smaller cutter to punch out the center of each one, creating the ring shape.

Allow the shaped donuts to rest for another 15 minutes before frying.

Fry the donuts in oil that is not too hot, browning evenly on both sides.

Remove the fried donuts and drain the excess oil onto a surface lined with paper towels to ensure they are dry.

Melt the milk chocolate, white chocolate, and flavored glaze separately, adding chocolate-specific food coloring to tint them, if desired.

Dip the tops of the donuts into the melted coatings and place them on parchment paper to set.

While the coatings are still wet, decorate the donuts with colored sprinkles for a more attractive presentation.