Best 20 Doughnuts Recipes

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Step into the realm of delectable delights, where sugary bliss meets fluffy perfection. Donuts, those irresistible treats that tantalize taste buds and bring joy to hearts, hold a special place in the culinary world. Whether you prefer them glazed, filled, or topped with an array of scrumptious adornments, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best donut recipes is a quest worth taking. From classic cake donuts to indulgent yeast-raised varieties, the possibilities are endless. Get ready to knead, mix, and fry your way to donut heaven as we delve into the secrets of crafting the ultimate donut experience.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED DOUGHNUTS



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These aren't like deep-fried doughnuts, but they are a yummy breakfast treat! Shape them however you like - by any other name, they'll taste as sweet!

Provided by sal

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
1 tablespoon honey
½ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet, or donut baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon and flour. Mix buttermilk, eggs, honey and butter in a separate medium bowl, and stir into the dry ingredients. Spoon the mixture onto the prepared pan in doughnut shapes.
  • Bake 12 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 259.2 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS COPYCAT



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Make and share this Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Copycat recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Roosie

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h30m

Yield 24 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 (1/4 ounce) packages yeast
1/4 cup water (105-115)
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup shortening
5 cups all-purpose flour
canola oil
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 -6 tablespoons hot water
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 -6 tablespoons hot water
4 ounces milk chocolate chips or 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl.
  • Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour.
  • Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
  • Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  • Stir in remaining flour until smooth.
  • Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes.
  • (Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour.
  • Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin.
  • Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
  • Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.
  • Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°.
  • Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula.
  • Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface.
  • Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
  • Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain.
  • Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top.
  • Dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate if desired.
  • Creamy Glaze: Heat butter until melted.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
  • Chocolate Frosting: Heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.
  • Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  • Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.

OLD-FASHIONED CAKE DOUGHNUTS (DONUTS)



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There's nothing better than homemade doughnuts! I like cake donuts better than yeast donuts. This is how I make my favorite doughnuts for my family on the weekends. Real simple ingredients you already have on hand. The hardest part is letting the dough chill for an hour before frying them. You can make the dough the night before and have them ready to go in the morning, that's what I do ;) either douse them in cinnamon sugar or icing sugar or .....(you get the idea) I use a dough hook on my Stand Mixer which makes this real easy to whip up. NOTE: Prep time does not include chill time.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 14 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup milk
4 cups flour (plus a little more if dough is sticky)
oil (for frying)
cinnamon sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl mix the sugar, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.
  • Add eggs, milk and melted butter. Beat well.
  • Add 3 cups of the flour, beating until blended. Add one more cup of flour and beat well. The dough should be soft and sticky but firm enough to handle. If you feel its necessary, add up to 1/2 cup more flour.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and chill for *at* *least* one hour.
  • Remove your dough from the fridge and begin heating about 1" of oil to 360F in a large metal skillet.
  • Working half the dough at a time, roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2" thickness. Cut out circles using a doughnut cutter or large biscuit or cookie cutter. For the center, I actually use the cap off my martini shaker ;) to cut the holes.
  • Gently drop the doughnuts in batches into the hot oil. Flip them over as they puff and turn them a couple more times as they cook. They will take about 2-3 minutes in total and will be lovely and golden brown all over.
  • Remove from the oil and set them on paper towels or brown paper bag (that removes all the fat, you know).
  • Douse them with sugar and cinnamon, icing, chocolate dipped with sprinkles or whatever you like.

CINNAMON BAKED DOUGHNUTS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 12 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 14

Baking spray with flour, such as Baker's Joy
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray 2 doughnut pans well.
  • Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Spoon the batter into the baking pans, filling each one a little more than three-quarters full. Bake for 17 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then tap the doughnuts out onto a sheet pan.
  • For the topping, melt the 8 tablespoons of butter in an 8-inch saute pan. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Dip each doughnut first in the butter and then in the cinnamon sugar, either on one side or both sides.

CLASSIC GLAZED DOUGHNUTS



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Homemade doughnuts are a bit of a project, but they're less work than you might think, and the result is a truly great, hot, crisp doughnut. Once you've mastered this basic recipe for a fluffy, yeasted doughnut, you can do pretty much anything you like in terms of glazes, toppings and fillings.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dessert

Time 3h

Yield About 1 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups milk
2 1/4 teaspoons (one package) active dry yeast
2 eggs
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, melted and cooled
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the dough
2 quarts neutral oil, for frying, plus more for the bowl.
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk.

Steps:

  • Heat the milk until it is warm but not hot, about 90 degrees. In a large bowl, combine it with the yeast. Stir lightly, and let sit until the mixture is foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, beat the eggs, butter, sugar and salt into the yeast mixture. Add half of the flour (2 cups plus 2 tablespoons), and mix until combined, then mix in the rest of the flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Add more flour, about 2 tablespoons at a time, if the dough is too wet. If you're using an electric mixer, the dough will probably become too thick to beat; when it does, transfer it to a floured surface, and gently knead it until smooth. Grease a large bowl with a little oil. Transfer the dough to the bowl, and cover. Let rise at room temperature until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface, and roll it to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut out the doughnuts with a doughnut cutter, concentric cookie cutters or a drinking glass and a shot glass (the larger one should be about 3 inches in diameter), flouring the cutters as you go. Reserve the doughnut holes. If you're making filled doughnuts, don't cut out the middle. Knead any scraps together, being careful not to overwork, and let rest for a few minutes before repeating the process.
  • Put the doughnuts on two floured baking sheets so that there is plenty of room between each one. Cover with a kitchen towel, and let rise in a warm place until they are slightly puffed up and delicate, about 45 minutes. If your kitchen isn't warm, heat the oven to 200 at the beginning of this step, then turn off the heat, put the baking sheets in the oven and leave the door ajar.
  • About 15 minutes before the doughnuts are done rising, put the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, and heat it to 375. Meanwhile, line cooling racks, baking sheets or plates with paper towels.
  • Carefully add the doughnuts to the oil, a few at a time. If they're too delicate to pick up with your fingers (they may be this way only if you rose them in the oven), use a metal spatula to pick them up and slide them into the oil. It's O.K. if they deflate a bit; they'll puff back up as they fry. When the bottoms are deep golden, after 45 seconds to a minute, use a slotted spoon to flip; cook until they're deep golden all over. Doughnut holes cook faster. Transfer the doughnuts to the prepared plates or racks, and repeat with the rest of the dough, adjusting the heat as needed to keep the oil at 375. Glaze or fill as follows, and serve as soon as possible.
  • Whisk together 2 cups powdered sugar, 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. When the doughnuts are cool enough to handle, dip into the glaze; if you like, flip them so the tops they're completely covered. Put on racks to let the glaze harden.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 427, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 219 milligrams, Sugar 25 grams, TransFat 0 grams

OLD-TIME CAKE DOUGHNUTS



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This tender cake doughnut is a little piece of heaven at breakfast. For a variation, add 1 tablespoon dark rum for a richer flavor. Alissa Stehr, Gau-Odernheim, Germany

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
3 large eggs, room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup 2% milk
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and 1 cup sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition., Combine the flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. , Turn onto a heavily floured surface; pat dough to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°., Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. , Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; roll warm doughnuts in mixture. Freeze option: Wrap doughnuts in foil and transfer to a resealable freezer container. May be frozen for up to 3 months. To use, remove foil. Thaw at room temperature. Warm if desired. Combine 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; roll warm doughnuts in mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS



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Wonderful and warm, these donuts are delicious! Though perfect for fall, these treats are great year-round. I even make the batter the night before and then finish them in the morning. I also like to dust them with powdered sugar...YUM!

Provided by A Michelle

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups white sugar, divided
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups apple cider
3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup butter, melted
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
6 cups vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Mix 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon together in a resealable freezer bag.
  • Bring apple cider to a boil in a saucepan; cook, stirring occasionally, until cider has reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.
  • Whisk 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix butter, eggs, egg yolk, and cooled cider together in a separate bowl until smooth; stir into flour mixture. Stir remaining 2 3/4 cup flour into mixture until dough is smooth. Refrigerate dough for 10 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large pot or deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Turn dough onto a well-floured work surface using floured hands; pat dough into 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough into doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or 2 round cookie cutters (1 large and 1 small). Gather scraps and re-pat dough to cut out as many doughnuts as possible.
  • Carefully slide doughnuts, working in batches, into hot oil; fry until doughnuts rise to the surface and begin to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip doughnuts and continue frying until opposite side is browned, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Remove doughnuts with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to cool until easily handled, about 1 minute. Toss cooled doughnuts in the reserved bag of cinnamon-sugar. Bring oil back to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) before frying next batch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 34.2 g, Cholesterol 29.1 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 159.5 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

HOMEMADE GLAZED DOUGHNUTS



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The Pioneer Woman's Homemade Glazed Doughnuts for Food Network allow you to make a batch of the ever-popular pastry at home.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 12h15m

Yield 24 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/8 cups whole milk, warmed
3 teaspoons instant yeast
2 large eggs
1 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, melted
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 cups vegetable shortening, for frying (or peanut or safflower oil)
3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • For the doughnuts: Add the granulated sugar to the warm milk in a medium bowl, and then add the yeast. Allow it to sit until the yeast starts to bubble, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, beat the eggs and then pour them into a bowl with the melted butter, whisking constantly. Add the butter/egg mixture to the bowl of an electric mixer. Pour in the milk/sugar/yeast mixture. With the hook attachment, turn the mixer to low speed.
  • Mix the flour and salt in a bowl, and then retrieve 1/2 cup at a time and add it to the mixing bowl, allowing it to slowly incorporate into the liquid mixture.
  • Continue mixing for 5 minutes after the flour is combined. Stop the mixer, scrape the bowl and then mix about 30 seconds more. Then place the dough in a lightly-oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 to 12 hours.
  • The next morning, remove the dough from the fridge and allow it to come to room temperature and rise, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Put the dough in a warm spot, if necessary, to facilitate rising.
  • Turn out the dough on to a floured surface and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thick. Use a doughnut cutter (or 2 concentric cutters) to cut out the doughnuts. Remove the holes and transfer the doughnuts to a lightly-floured baking sheet lined with a baking mat or parchment. Then - and this is the vital part - cover the doughnuts lightly with tea towels and place it in a draft-free area, at least 1 1/2 to 2 hours. It will take that long for them to rise. If they don't seem to be rising much, move the pan to a warm place.
  • Melt the shortening in a pot over a medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees F on a candy thermometer. (Or you can drop one of the doughnut holes in the oil, if it sizzles and immediately rises to the surface, the oil is ready.) The doughnuts should immediately float to the top and puff up. Then use a metal spoon or spatula to carefully flip them over to the other side. Remove them from the oil as soon as they're golden brown on both sides (this should take less than 1 minute in total). At the end, drop in the doughnut holes and fry them until they are golden brown.
  • Place the doughnuts on paper-towel-lined-plates to drain. Don't worry if they're a little imperfect; if your fingers leave impressions when you dropped them into the oil, that just means they were extra light and fluffy.
  • For the glaze: To glaze the doughnuts, mix the powdered sugar, 1/2 cup cold water, salt and vanilla in a bowl until smooth. Drop in the doughnuts one at a time. Quickly turn them over then remove them. Place them on a rack so any excess glaze can drip off.
  • To make the most of the glaze, set the holes underneath the doughnuts so they can catch the extra good stuff.

MY MOM'S RAISED DOUGHNUTS



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I used to make these with Mom as a little girl. She would make dozens a week and give to neighborhood kids. I would coat them with that ooey good frosting. I recently won a blue ribbon with this recipe. It was also featured and put in newspapers all over the U.S. Then it was voted as 1 of 100 top recipes to be put in the 2011 Members Choice cookbook. They are like eating a flavored cloud. So light and fluffy. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do.

Provided by Peggianne

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

½ cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees F/40 to 45 degrees C)
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
1 teaspoon white sugar
¾ cup milk, lukewarm
⅓ cup vegetable shortening
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
1 tablespoon warm water
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Pour 1/2 cup of warm water into a small bowl, and stir in the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Allow the yeast mixture to stand until it forms a creamy foam layer on top, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Place milk and vegetable shortening into a small saucepan over medium-low heat and cook until the shortening has melted and the milk has tiny bubbles around the edge. Remove from heat.
  • Place 1/4 cup of sugar and the salt into the work bowl of a large stand mixer and pour the milk and shortening into the bowl. Mix on low speed just to dissolve sugar; and allow mixture to stand until warm.
  • Beat in the yeast mixture, eggs, and 1 cup of flour on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  • Continue beating the dough on low speed until dough leaves the sides of the bowl, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Turn the dough out onto a well-floured work surface and knead until smooth and elastic, 2 or 3 more minutes.
  • Form the dough into a ball and place into a large greased bowl. Grease the top of the dough, and cover the bowl with waxed paper. Set the bowl into a warm place; let the dough rise until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Punch down the dough and roll out on a floured work surface to 1/2 inch thick. Cut doughnuts out of the dough with a 3 1/2-inch round doughnut cutter with a 1-inch smaller cutter in the center. Let the doughnuts rise on the work surface until very light and fluffy, 40 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Gently pick up and drop the doughnuts into the hot oil, working in small batches of 2 or 3 at a time, and cook until the doughnuts are light golden brown, turning once, about 2 minutes.
  • Drain the doughnuts on paper towels to absorb oil.
  • In a bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of warm water and vanilla extract, and stir in the confectioners' sugar to make a glaze. Spread a thin layer of glaze over the warm doughnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.6 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 106.8 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

JELLY DOUGHNUTS



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There's no need to run to the bakery for delicious jelly doughnuts! These sweet treats are lighter than air. I've been fixing them for 25 years for my husband, our two daughters and their families. They disappear almost as fast as I make them. -Kathy Westendorf, Westgate, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 doughnuts.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar, divided
3 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon salt
3 to 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons jelly or jam
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. In a large bowl, combine milk, butter, 1/3 cup sugar, egg yolks, salt, yeast mixture and 3 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead)., Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead about 10 times. Divide dough in half. , Roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. round cutter. Place about 1/2 teaspoon jelly in the center of half of the circles; brush edges with egg white. Top with remaining circles; press edges to seal tightly. , Place on greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Roll warm doughnuts in remaining sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PLAIN CAKE DOUGHNUTS



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A simple cake doughnut lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Coat with cinnamon-sugar, or a confectioners' sugar glaze.

Provided by Jennifer Long

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 quart oil for frying

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg until smooth. Knead lightly, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter, or use two round biscuit cutters of different sizes.
  • Carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil, a few at a time. Do not overcrowd pan or oil may overflow. Fry, turning once, for 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 301.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS



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Apple donuts remind me of family trips to South Dakota. We'd stop at Wall Drug for a dozen or so before camping in the Badlands. Maple glaze was and still is my favorite. Share a batch with friends and family who appreciate a hot, fresh apple cider donut. -Melissa Hansen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 1 dozen doughnuts plus doughnut holes.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups apple cider
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon each ground cardamom, nutmeg, cinnamon and allspice
2 large eggs, room temperature
6 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
Oil for deep-fat frying
Chocolate Glaze for Doughnuts or Maple Glaze for Doughnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring cider to a rapid boil; cook over high heat until reduced by half, about 12 minutes. Cool completely., Whisk together flours, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda and spices. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, melted butter and cooled cider; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (dough will be sticky). Refrigerate, covered, until firm enough to shape, about 1 hour., Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, pat each portion to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 3-in. doughnut cutter., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 325°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Fry doughnut holes, a few at time, until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute on each side. Drain on paper towels; cool slightly. If desired, dip doughnuts into glaze or sugar of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 338mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BUTTERMILK NUTMEG DROP DOUGHNUTS



Buttermilk Nutmeg Drop Doughnuts image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Yield Makes about 15 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 large egg white
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Mild-flavored vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 cup granulated sugar blended with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for rolling the hot fritters

Steps:

  • Add vegetable oil to a large, heavy Dutch oven or deep-fryer to a depth of about 3 inches. Slowly heat the oil until it registers 365 to 375 degrees on a candy or deep-fry thermometer.
  • Meanwhile, sift 1 cup of the flour and the salt, baking powder and baking soda into a large mixing bowl. Add the nutmeg and sugar and stir well with a wire whisk to thoroughly blend. Sift the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour into a small bowl and set aside. In a third bowl, lightly beat the egg and the egg white, then stir in the buttermilk and cooled melted butter. Add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients all at once, then stir with a large looped whisk or a wooden spoon until the batter is almost smooth. Gradually beat in the remaining flour, stirring just enough to moisten the flour and smooth out most of the lumps. Do not overbeat the batter or it may become gluey and the fritters will be tough.
  • Have a large plate lined with several layers of paper towel near the stove. Place the cinnamon sugar in a shallow bowl and have a second platter ready to hold the finished doughnuts. When the oil has reached the right temperature, gently drop spoonfuls of the batter about the size of a large egg into the hot oil in batches of three or four. Cooking more fritters at a time may cause the oil temperature to drop too severely. Keep an eye on the thermometer--the temperature will initially jump when the batter is added, then drop slightly. Try to keep it within 5 or 10 degrees of 365 by playing with the number of fritters in the pot. Too low a heat will cause the fritters to absorb too much oil, while too high a heat will burn the outsides before the insides are properly cooked.
  • Fry the doughnuts for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, turning once or twice so they cook evenly. When they are a deep amber brown, transfer them to the paper towels with a pair of tongs or a slotted spoon. Let the fritters cool for a minute or so, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar and set them on the platter (or, as in my house, directly into somebody's open, waiting hand). Allow the temperature of the oil to recover before adding the next batch of doughnuts and repeat until all of the batter is used. Like most fritters, these doughnuts are best eaten as soon as they are fried, as they tend to get soggy and unappetizing with standing.

EASY BAKED DOUGHNUTS



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These easy baked doughnuts are great when you need a quick sweet treat or a breakfast for kids.

Provided by JESSICALKING

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups baking mix (such as Bisquick ®)
⅓ cup milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons white sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, melted
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Mix baking mix, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl with a whisk, beating vigorously for 20 strokes. Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead 5 times. Roll dough into 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Place doughnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes.
  • Pour melted butter into a bowl. Place 1/2 cup sugar in a separate bowl. Dip doughnuts into butter; transfer to sugar and lightly press until doughnuts are coated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 215.8 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

BAKED PUMPKIN DOUGHNUTS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • For the doughnuts: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Beat the pumpkin puree, sugar, vegetable oil, butter, vanilla and eggs and together in another large bowl until smooth.
  • Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture and beat until just combined.
  • Fill three 6-cup nonstick doughnut pans with the batter so that each mold is almost full. Smooth the tops with a moistened finger.
  • Bake the doughnuts until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 15 minutes. Invert the doughnuts onto a cooling rack.
  • For the topping: Stir the sugar and cinnamon together in a shallow bowl. Working one at a time, brush the doughnuts all over with butter, then dip them in the cinnamon sugar to coat. Serve warm or at room temperature.

CRISPY AND CREAMY DOUGHNUTS



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I have tried so many versions of glazed doughnuts, and this one finally came out perfect! Just like the ones at my favorite doughnut shop.

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
1 ½ cups lukewarm milk
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
⅓ cup shortening
5 cups all-purpose flour
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
⅓ cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
4 tablespoons hot water or as needed

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stirring with a wooden spoon. Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double. Dough is ready if you touch it, and the indention remains.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Let doughnuts sit out to rise again until double. Cover loosely with a cloth.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slide doughnuts into the hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn doughnuts over as they rise to the surface. Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown. Remove from hot oil, to drain on a wire rack. Dip doughnuts into the glaze while still hot, and set onto wire racks to drain off excess. Keep a cookie sheet or tray under racks for easier clean up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.5 calories, Carbohydrate 47.3 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 171 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

GLAZED YEAST DOUGHNUTS



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Yeast doughnuts covered with glazed icing... even better than the store bought ones! Easy and fun to make.

Provided by Sanah

Categories     Bread     Yeast Bread Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup scalded milk
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
⅓ cup butter or margarine
2 eggs, beaten
oil for deep frying
2 cups confectioners' sugar
6 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together the scalded milk, sugar, and salt. Set aside to cool until tepid. If using nutmeg, stir it into the flour, and add 2 cups of the mixture to the milk, and beat until well blended.
  • In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. Stir into the milk and flour mixture, then mix in the butter and eggs. Mix in the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time. When dough is firm enough, turn it out onto a floured surface, and knead for 3 to 4 minutes. Place into an oiled bowl, cover and allow dough to rise until doubled in bulk. This should take 30 to 45 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch in thickness. Cut into circles using a donut cutter, or round cutter. Set aside to rise for 30 to 40 minutes, or until light.
  • Heat one inch of oil in a deep heavy frying pan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry donuts a few at a time. Cook on each side until golden brown, then remove to drain on paper towels. Glaze while warm, or just sprinkle with sugar.
  • To make the glaze, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 6 tablespoons milk until smooth. Dip warm donuts into glaze, and set aside to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 23.2 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 53.6 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

MAPLE GLAZE FOR DOUGHNUTS



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Cider doughnuts are a tradition in Vermont, but here in Texas, we love maple flavors, too. Our glaze of choice features delicious maple syrup. -Barbara Elliott, Tyler, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BAKED APPLE DOUGHNUTS



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These easy and delicious baked apple doughnuts are tender, sweet, and studded with pieces of tart apple. The trick is to coat the dough in lots of cinnamon sugar, and then bake them so they are still soft on the inside and have a wonderful sugar crust on the outside. Enjoy with coffee and a crossword!

Provided by summer

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup vegetable shortening
2 cups diced apples
1 cup milk
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 12-cavity mini doughnut pans.
  • Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a large bowl; mix together with a fork until combined. Add shortening and mix with the fork until broken up into small clumps.
  • Mix together apples, milk, and eggs in a separate bowl. Add to flour mixture and stir just until blended. Spoon batter into the prepared doughnut pans.
  • Bake doughnuts in the preheated oven until slightly browned on the bottoms, about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While doughnuts are cooling, place melted butter for topping in a shallow bowl. Mix together 1 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon in another shallow bowl. Dip cooled doughnuts in butter and then in sugar mixture to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.1 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 26.5 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 176.6 mg, Sugar 18.3 g

JELLY-FILLED DOUGHNUTS



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These fluffy doughnuts are filled with a fruit jam, then topped with a simple glaze for a deep-fried sweet that is simply irresistible. Martha made this recipe on Martha Bakes episode 602.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees)
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, plus more for rolling
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for surface and as needed
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons salt
3 cups vegetable oil, plus more for bowl
1 cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup thick jam, strained

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine yeast, warm water, and 1 teaspoon granulated sugar. Let stand until foamy, about 10 minutes.
  • Place flour in a large bowl. Form a well in the center; add eggs, yeast mixture, remaining 1/4 cup granulated sugar, the butter, nutmeg, and salt. Using a wooden spoon, stir until a sticky dough forms. Turn out dough onto a well-floured work surface; knead until dough is smooth, soft, and bounces back when poked with a finger, about 8 minutes (add more flour if necessary). Place in an oiled bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand in a warm, draft-free spot until doubled in size, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface, and, using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness. Using a 2 1/2-inch round cutter, cut out 20 rounds, re-rolling scraps as necessary. Transfer to a lightly floured baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise 20 minutes.
  • Whisk together confectioners' sugar and milk in a medium, shallow bowl until smooth. Cover glaze with plastic wrap and set aside until ready to fill doughnuts.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 370 degrees. Using a slotted spoon, carefully slip 4 dough rounds into the oil. Fry until golden, turning once, about 1 minute on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat process with remaining dough rounds.
  • Fill a pastry bag fitted with a coupler and small bismark pastry tip for filling (such as #230) with the jam. Using a chopstick or a wooden skewer, make a hole in the side of each doughnut. Fit the pastry tip into the hole, and pipe about 2 teaspoons jam into doughnut. Repeat with remaining doughnuts and jam.
  • Dip tops of doughnuts in the glaze to cover. Let stand, glaze-side up, until set.

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Conclusion: A Dozen Donut Delights and Pro Donut-making Advice

With these 12 donut and doughnut hole tutorials, you can become a donut-making master. Amaze loved ones with these sweet creations, customize them to your heart's content, and savor the taste of homemade donut bliss. ###

Pro Donut-making Advice: Master the Art

**1. Doughnut Shaping Excellence:** - Flawless Doughnut Cutting: Utilize a donut cutter or improvise with round items like a glass or cup. - Donut Hole Precision: A chopstick is your secret tool for creating perfectly sized donut middles. **2. Flawless Fying:** - Patience is Key: Be gentle with the raw donuts as they fry. R satisfactionushing the process may lead to uneven cooking. - Oil, Oil, Oil! Ensure your donuts are fully immersed in hot oil to achieve that golden-fried look we all love. **3. Glaze Like a Pro:** - Glaze, Frost, or Dust: Each method offers a unique taste and texture. - Glaze It Up: Warm your glaze beforehand to ensure smooth application and perfect donut-glaze adhesion. - Frost It Up: Craft a luscious frosting that complements your donuts' flavors and textures. - Dust It Off: For a delightful simplicity, coat your donuts with cinnamon sugar, powdered sugar, or cocoa powder. **4. Donut Preservation:** - Store Smartly: Keep your donuts fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. - Freezer-Friendly: Extend their lifespan by freezing them for up to 2 months and thawing before devouring. **5. Donut Customization Extrodinaire:** - Spice It Up: Enhance your donuts with delectable spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom. - Elevate with Extracts: Introduce alluring flavors like vanilla, almond, or orange. - Donut Toppings Galore: Be creative with your toppings: sprinkles, crumbled cookies, and glazed bacon are fair game. - Swirl It Up: Create visually appealing donuts by swirling together different batters or glazes. With these tips and tricks, you'll be creating mouthwatering donuts that'll make you the envy of any bakery. So, grab your apron, fire up the stove, and let the donut-making begin!

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