• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar and salt.
• Add yeast and stir. Next, add egg yolks and butter. Stir.
• Using a stand mixer with the dough attachment
• While mixing, slowly add warm milk.
• Mix until dough is elastic and doesn’t stick to the bowl.
• Form dough into a ball.
• Place dough ball back into bowl, cover with kitchen towel and let rise for 45 minutes or until dough has doubled in size.
• Transfer dough onto a well-floured surface and knead with hands,
• Cut dough into 8 balls and flatten.
• Cut out center of dough and set aside.
• Place donuts on a baking sheet and cover with a towel. Let rest for 20 minutes.
• Heat oil over medium heat. Once oil is hot, fry donuts for 3-4 minutes or until brown on each side.
• Remove from oil and place on a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil.

For the Maple Icing

• In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, maple extract and vanilla extract together until smooth.
• Dip the top of each donut into the maple icing and place donut on a wire rack. Top with your favorite sprinkles and let set up.