The term TYPE OF DOUGHNUT can be answered with two words: GLAZED (6 letters) and SUGARED (7 letters). A GLAZED doughnut is a classic type of doughnut that is usually made from a yeast-risen dough and then deep-fried. The doughnut is then coated in a thin layer of glaze, which is usually made from sugar, water, and flavorings. A sugared doughnut is similar to a GLAZED doughnut, but instead of being coated in a thin layer of glaze, it is rolled in granulated sugar.