Hi Bold Bakers! WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE: If you’re looking for a delightful and healthier treat, our Baked Donuts Recipe is just what you need. With a quick prep time, these donuts offer a lighter, fluffier alternative to traditional fried options. Already have an account?
Quick and Easy: Prep in just 30 minutes with simple steps and minimal fuss. Healthier Option: Enjoy a lower-fat, wholesome treat without sacrificing flavor. Customizable: Add your favorite fillings and glazes for a personalized touch. Perfect for more people and any time: Use no eggs, ideal for breakfast or a sweet snack, making them a versatile choice for any occasion.
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No-yeast, leavened with baking powder and/or baking soda: Shallow-fried: No-Yeast Homemade Donuts Baked: Chocolate Cake Donuts, Churro Donuts Microwaved: Microwave Jelly Donut Yeasted-baked: Kneaded: Homemade Donuts: faster (1.5-2hr fermentation+0.5hr final proof) No-Knead: No-Knead Donuts(Baked Not Fried): long proof time for extra flavor and bubbly crumb (12hr, up to 3d fermentation+0.5hr final proof)
IMPORTANT NOTE: This recipe was improved on 9/15/2024, to include explanations of key ingredients, make-ahead and storage instructions, and Pro Chef Tips.
Table of Contents
How Are Baked Donuts Different from Fried Donuts? Tools You Need Key Ingredients How to Make Baked Yeast Donuts How To Make Homemade Donut Holes How To Make Stuffed Nutella Donuts Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips for Baked Donut Recipe Make Ahead and Storage Instructions More Donuts Recipes
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“These are soooooo good! I’m not gonna lie, I didn’t believe that they would taste as good as fried donuts!” “Awesome! Tried and tested! Most importantly kids approved!!” “These were amazing – I was a bit doubtful that the recipe would work but it was extremely successful. I stuck to the glazed ring doughnuts but am going to try some variations next time. “
How are Baked Donuts Different from Fried Donuts?
Cooking Method: Baked donuts are cooked in the oven, while fried donuts are deep-fried in oil. Healthier Option: Baked donuts are lower in fat and calories because they don’t absorb oil during cooking. Texture: Baked donuts tend to be lighter, while fried donuts are denser. Ease of Preparation: Baked donuts are easier and less messy to make since they don’t require hot oil. Our baked donuts are leavened with yeast, which gives them a fluffier, more bread-like texture with more stands of gluten instead of a denser, cake-like texture of donuts leavened with baking powder or baking soda.
Tools You Need
Mixing bowls Measuring cups Measuring spoon Measuring jugs Fork Stand mixer Spatula Cling film Rolling pin Biscuit or Doughnut cutter Pastry brush Baking trays
Ingredients
How to Make Baked Donuts
How To Make Homemade Donut Holes
Donut holes, or doughnut holes, are the literal definition of leftovers. While excess dough from making baked yeast donuts can be discarded, why waste a perfectly good second recipe for donut holes. Bake the spare donut holes from making donuts along with the donuts and then follow these easy steps.
How To Make Stuffed Nutella Donuts
If you want to make stuffed donuts, just avoid cutting out the donut holes. Bake the donut as you would normally do and once it’s cooled follow these quick steps:
Gemma’s Pro Chef Tips
This recipe uses active dry yeast. If you would like to use instant yeast, then reduce the amount to 1½ teaspoons and proceed with the recipe. Yeasted doughs need a warm place to rise or it can take a very long time. If your kitchen is very cold, you can create a warm-proofing environment in your oven: turn the oven on to 350°F (180°) for 3 minutes then turn it off and place the covered dough inside to rise. (It won’t reach temperature and should only be mildly warm.) Do a poke test to be sure that your dough has proofed: if you poke the dough and it springs back, let it rise a bit longer. If you poke it and your finger indent stays, the dough is ready for the next step! Yeasted doughs can over-proof if left too long, causing your doughnuts to collapse after frying. Keep a close eye on the dough as it nears the end of both rises. If you are making jam-filled doughnuts, you will need to fill jam into a piping bag fitted with a small round tip. Poke a small hole in the side of the doughnut and squeeze in the jam. You can make one of our quick Microwave Jams for these doughnuts! Be sure to strain this or any jam to remove any large chunks of fruit before attempting to pipe this. Roll your donuts in cinnamon sugar while still hot, or look here for recipes to make different Doughnut Glazes!
Make Ahead and Storage Instructions
Make-Ahead:
Dough: You can prepare the donut dough up to 24 hours in advance. After mixing, let it rise as instructed, then punch it down, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Before baking, let the dough come to room temperature and rise again for about 30 minutes. Glaze: Make the glaze ahead of time and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. If it thickens, you can add a small amount of water to adjust the consistency.
Storage:
Baked Donuts: Store baked donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze them. Place the donuts in a single layer in a freezer-safe bag or container, and they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Frozen Donuts: For the best texture and taste, we do not recommend freezing donuts.
Notes:
Glazed donuts are best enjoyed fresh. If storing, the glaze may soften, so consider adding a fresh glaze or coating before serving.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: This recipe was improved on 9/15/2024, to include explanations of key ingredients, make-ahead and storage instructions, and Pro Chef Tips.
