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Vanilla Glazed Baked Donuts

Vanilla Glazed Baked Donuts
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Vanilla Glazed Baked Donuts are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweetened baked treats coated with a glossy vanilla glaze. They are easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Baked instead of fried, these donuts offer a lighter alternative without sacrificing indulgent flavor and texture.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Vanilla Glaze

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. In another bowl, combine the wet ingredients: milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined and smooth, being careful not to overmix to avoid tough donuts.
  2. Fill the Donut Pan: Lightly grease your donut pan to prevent sticking. Spoon the batter into each cavity, filling about three-quarters full to allow room for rising without overflow.
  3. Bake in the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the donuts for 12-15 minutes or until the tops turn lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Make the Vanilla Glaze: While the donuts cool, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the glaze becomes smooth and runny enough for dipping. Adjust thickness by adding more powdered sugar to thicken or more milk to thin.
  5. Glaze the Donuts: Dip the top of each cooled donut into the vanilla glaze, allowing excess glaze to drip back into the bowl. Place dipped donuts back on the wire rack to let the glaze set and form a shiny, smooth finish.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for even batter mixing and optimal texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts light and fluffy, avoiding dense texture.
  • Grease the donut pan well to ensure easy removal and crisp edges.
  • Check donuts starting at 12 minutes as oven temperatures vary to avoid over baking.
  • Adjust glaze consistency depending on preference: thicker glaze adheres better, thinner glaze adds a glossy finish.

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