If you haven’t been living underneath a rock for the past 10 years or so, then you know that doughnuts are all the rage these days. From Krispy Kreme to Dunkin Donuts, doughnuts have been the go-to snack for sweet tooths everywhere. But for those who are looking for something a little more creative than the standard glazed or chocolate-covered doughnut, here are some delicious doughnut recipes that you should try out.
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Basic Doughnut Recipe
Making homemade doughnuts is a lot easier than you might think. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a bit of time. To make a basic doughnut recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
To begin, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a doughnut pan with cooking spray. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until everything is well-combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until everything is well-combined. Then, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is just combined.
Next, spoon the batter into the doughnut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters of the way full. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the doughnuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the doughnuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.
Toppings and Glazes
Once the doughnuts have cooled, you can add your favorite toppings and glazes. For a classic doughnut, try topping it with a simple glaze made with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. You can also get creative with your toppings and glazes, adding things like crushed cookies, chopped nuts, and sprinkles.
Fried Doughnut Recipe
Fried doughnuts are the traditional way to make doughnuts and they are just as easy to make at home as baked doughnuts. To make fried doughnuts, you will need the following ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
To begin, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar until everything is well-combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and milk until everything is well-combined. Then, add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until everything is just combined.
Next, drop spoonfuls of the dough into the hot oil and fry for about 2 minutes per side or until golden brown. Let the doughnuts cool on a paper towel-lined plate before adding your favorite toppings and glazes.
No-Bake Doughnut Recipe
If you don’t have the time or energy for baking or frying, then you should try this no-bake doughnut recipe. All you need is a few simple ingredients and a bit of time. To make no-bake doughnuts, you will need the following ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
To begin, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until everything is well-combined. Then, add the mini chocolate chips and peanut butter and mix until everything is just combined.
Next, form the dough into doughnut shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the freezer for about 15 minutes or until the doughnuts are firm. Once the doughnuts have hardened, you can add your favorite toppings and glazes.
Conclusion
Whether you like your doughnuts baked, fried, or no-bake, these delicious doughnut recipes will satisfy any sweet tooth. And don’t forget, if life gives you doughnuts, make sure you glaze them with something tasty! As the song goes: “If you like it then you shoulda put a glaze on it.”
