Description
These delicious homemade maple donuts are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, topped with a sweet maple glaze. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat!
Ingredients
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For the Donuts:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon maple extract
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Maple Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon maple extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
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Make the Donut Dough:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and maple extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and roll out to ½-inch thickness.
- Cut out donuts using a donut cutter or a round cutter + a small round cutter for the holes.
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Fry the Donuts:
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry 2-3 donuts at a time, cooking for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Remove from oil and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels.
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Make the Maple Glaze:
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, maple extract, and melted butter until smooth.
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Glaze the Donuts:
- Dip the warm donuts into the glaze, letting the excess drip off.
- Place on a wire rack to allow the glaze to set.
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Serve:
- Enjoy your fresh, warm maple donuts with a hot cup of coffee!
Notes
- Be sure to fry the donuts at the correct temperature (350°F) to get a crisp, golden exterior while keeping the inside soft and airy.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the glaze to your liking by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Leftover donuts can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg