Glazed Doughnuts

Directions

For Doughnuts:

1. Combine yeast and 1½ cups of flour in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add warm milk, honey, and egg. Stir until blended. 
3. Add remaining flour and salt to the mix, and beat with a wooden spoon until mixed, about 2 minutes.
4. Cover the bowl with a dish towel and set aside in a warm place for about 60 minutes.
5. Turn out risen dough onto lightly floured wax paper and knead briefly to get rid of all the air bubbles.
6. Roll dough to about a ½-inch thickness with a lightly floured rolling pin.
7. Cut the dough into circles with a 2- or 3-inch cookie cutter.
8. Place the pieces onto the floured wax paper, cover with a dish towel, and set aside for another 30 minutes, until they double in size.

For Glaze:

9. Put chocolate chips, espresso powder, and half and half into a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir.
10. Continue microwaving at 15-second intervals, stirring every time, until the chocolate chips are melted and smooth.
11. Add powdered sugar, bit by bit, until the mixture reaches just the right thick, shiny, doughnut-glaze consistency. Stir until smooth and set aside.
12. Add 3 inches of oil to a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Heat oil to 375°F (test with a food thermometer).
13. Fry three or four doughnuts in the heated oil, for 1–2 minutes per side, until browned.
14. Transfer the cooked doughnuts to a plate lined with paper towel.
15. Let cool for about 5 minutes. Then spread the glaze on top of the doughnuts.
16. Serve immediately.