Description
Make soft and fluffy maple donuts with a rich glaze! This easy recipe delivers bakery-quality donuts in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Donuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Maple Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sal
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a donut pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Make the Batter
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix sugar, melted butter, eggs, buttermilk, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Step 3: Fill the Donut Pan
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each mold about ¾ full.
Step 4: Bake the Donuts
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Step 5: Prepare the Maple Glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk (or cream), vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Step 6: Glaze the Donuts
- Dip each donut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off.
- Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use real maple syrup for the best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
- Let the glaze set before stacking or storing donuts.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Reheat for freshness in the microwave for 10-15 seconds
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 12minutes