Soft, fluffy doughnuts with a golden crust and a sweet glaze are a beloved bakery treat around the world. This versatile recipe includes a classic white glaze that can be left plain, colored for special occasions, or transformed into a rich chocolate glaze.

   Soft, enriched buns like these grew out of early American milk‑bread traditions, the same baking style that eventually shaped the first hamburger rolls in the 1900s. What began as a simple, home‑baked bread quickly became the foundation of one of the world’s most beloved sandwiches.