This is the original recipe for Amish Glazed Donuts, which I found in an old Pennsylvania church cookbook. Based on my research, however, I found that the Amish recipe is not significantly different from standard recipes. It is the method that makes the difference. Most recipes use the same basic ingredients.

milk, sugar, butter, yeast, eggs, flour

Because it requires two separate "wet" ingredients, this recipe caught my attention. In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar, salt and milk. Allow it to cool down for a few minutes. The water mixture will then begin. This mixture is made up of water, sugar, yeast, and other ingredients. The yeast should cause the mixture to rise and bubble. Once these two steps are completed, you can prepare the dough.

Although the process may seem daunting at first, it is actually quite simple and the dough will be ready in no time.

Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to 1-inch thickness.

Use a biscuit cutter or donut cutter to cut the circles. Next, use a small knife to remove the center.

Set the donuts out on large cookie sheets.

To a depth of 2 inches, fill a large pot, Dutch oven or deep fryer with vegetable oils. Heat the oil to 350°F.

With a spatula, gently lower the doughnut in the hot oil. The doughnuts should be fried for approximately 1 minute each side.

To allow the glaze time to set, return the warm donuts back to the cooling rack. Serve the donuts warm.