Step 1: Making the Donut Dough

In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, dry yeast, and salt.

Add the egg and hand-warm milk. Mix to form a dough.

Knead the dough for 3-4 minutes, then add the butter in the center. Knead for another 2 minutes.

Let the dough rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Knead again slightly, then divide into 12 pieces (35-40 g each).

Step 2: Shaping Your Donuts

Roll each dough piece into a smooth ball.

Press each piece flat and create a hole in the center.

Let shaped donuts rise for 30 more minutes.

Step 3: Frying the Donuts

Heat oil to 155-160°C (311-320°F).

Carefully drop donuts into oil and fry for 2-2.5 minutes per side until golden brown.

Fry the small dough balls separately for 2 minutes.

Step 4: Making the Glaze

Mix warm milk, melted butter, and icing sugar until smooth.

Divide glaze into bowls; add food coloring if desired.

For chocolate glaze, mix 3 tbsp cocoa powder with 2 tsp milk.

Step 5: Dipping the Donuts

Heat glaze in the microwave until hand-warm.

Dip cooled donuts into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off.

Decorate with chopped nuts or drizzle extra glaze on top.

Roll the small donut balls in sugar for extra sweetness.