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About 24 doughnuts Be sure to let these rise until very light and puffy or air pockets will develop around the jelly centers. Please read About Doughnuts.
About sixty 1 ½-inch balls Without the characteristic hole, these are lighter in texture. If you dip the spoon into the frying oil before spooning up each…
About 24 crullers Crullers were brought to America by Dutch immigrants. They have a twisted or knotted shape and are richer than doughnuts. Please read…
These orange-cranberry doughnuts are infused with cinnamon, pecans, dried cranberries, and orange zest, then topped with a citrus glaze. Perfect for…
A carrot cake doughnut recipe featuring a reduced carrot juice syrup for intense sweetness. The dough is spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, and…
A superlight and fluffy vegan raised dough made without animal products. Perfect for doughnuts or other fried treats.
These apple pie doughnuts combine tart apples with warm spices, fried to golden perfection and glazed with cinnamon or caramel. A delightful twist on…
Crème brûlée meets doughnuts in this sophisticated treat. A creamy vanilla custard fills fluffy raised doughnuts, topped with a caramelized sugar crust.
Caramel corn is a sweet and crunchy snack made from popcorn, nuts, and coconut, coated in a homemade caramel. It can be enjoyed on its own or as a topping…
These chocolate cream-filled doughnuts are inspired by childhood favorites from Dunkin' Donuts, featuring a light whipped cream chocolate filling. The…
These quick-to-make cake doughnuts use sourdough starter for a tangy flavor and tender texture. They are fried until golden and perfect for a sweet treat.
Classic homemade doughnuts fried to golden perfection. A simple yeast-free dough is rolled, cut, and fried in hot oil for a crispy, tender treat.
Banana bread doughnuts with a tender crumb, made with mashed banana, pecans, and cardamom, then glazed with maple. Best enjoyed warm.
These subtly spiced cake doughnuts are easy and quick to make, perfect with coffee for breakfast or dessert.
Rich, eggy pastry cream is the key to perfect Boston or Bavarian Cream doughnuts. The only difference between the two is the glaze, so it's easy to make a…
A light and crispy cake doughnut made with ale or hard cider for a bubbly crumb. Fried to golden perfection.
These rich chocolate cake doughnuts are more chocolaty than typical chain-store doughnuts. They are fried to golden perfection and can be glazed if…
A tangy fruit curd filling for doughnuts, made with citrus, berries, or stone fruit. Leftover curd is great stirred into yogurt or spread on toast.
Chocolate cake doughnuts studded with chocolate chips and topped with a sugar glaze. A chocolate lover's dream.
These festive doughnuts are infused with eggnog and brandy, topped with a brown butter glaze and freshly grated nutmeg for a holiday treat.
Filled doughnuts with a honey yogurt center, topped with honey glaze. A sweet treat that combines creamy yogurt and honey inside a raised doughnut.
These baked doughnuts are a healthier alternative to fried, with a tender crumb and warm spice flavor. They come together quickly and are perfect for…
These Ghanaian doughnuts are crispy on the outside and custardy on the inside, coated in sanding sugar. They puff up like cream puffs when fried, offering…
Soft and light baked doughnuts based on a Finnish sweet dough recipe. A quick dip in glaze keeps the crust from becoming too chewy.
Light and airy brioche doughnuts filled with a tangy passionfruit cream. The dough is enriched with butter and eggs, then fried to golden perfection and…
Espresso-infused chocolate cake doughnuts topped with a rich chocolate glaze. A decadent treat combining coffee and chocolate flavors.
Fluffy, sweet raised doughnuts that are perfect for glazing or filling. This basic dough is subtly sweet and yields light, airy doughnuts.
These apple cider doughnuts have a nutty flavor from graham flour and a crisp, nubby crust. They are fried until golden brown and perfect for fall.
Old-fashioned sour cream doughnuts are a classic fried pastry with a crisp, cracked exterior and tender interior. They are flavored with cinnamon and…
Fried chicken atop doughnuts with a creamy maple glaze. A sweet and savory brunch indulgence.
These fried doughnuts are filled with a tart rhubarb mixture and topped with a berry glaze, resembling doughnut-crusted hand pies.
Fluffernutter doughnuts coated in peanut butter powder and filled with a marshmallow-peanut butter cream.
Fried doughnuts filled with creamy cheesecake and huckleberry compote, topped with buttery graham cracker crumbs.
These lightly spiced cake doughnuts are a real treat for those who can't tolerate gluten in their diet. Made with a gluten-free baking mix and flavored…
These cake-style doughnuts are a healthier Caribbean-inspired treat, made with avocado for moisture and topped with a rich chocolate frosting. They are…
Spiced chocolate doughnuts with cinnamon and cayenne pepper, glazed for a sweet and spicy treat.
Puffed rice treats are a fun, crunchy topping for doughnuts. Dip glazed doughnuts in a marshmallow-puffed rice mixture, then drizzle with chocolate and…
A California-inspired avocado toast topped with fresh herbs, pickled onions, and peppers, served alongside chocolate doughnuts made with avocado and…
Colorful doughnuts made with a three-color coupler for a rainbow effect. Glazed and topped with sprinkles, these treats are fun to make and eat.
These doughnuts combine sticky sweet dates and nutty walnut crunch in a lighter pastry, inspired by a dense tea cake. Lightly toasted walnuts add…
Pistachio doughnuts flavored with cardamom and almond extract, topped with honey glaze, chopped pistachios, and flaky sea salt.
Raised doughnuts filled with a fluffy dulce de leche whipped cream, drizzled with more dulce de leche and sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
Raised doughnuts filled with a lightened chocolate-hazelnut cream, then glazed. The filling combines chocolate-hazelnut spread with whipped cream for a…
Bite-size doughnut holes stuffed with caramel or other meltable candy, fried until golden and puffed. The candy melts into a perfect oozy center. Dust…
Red velvet doughnuts with cream cheese frosting make a dramatic and impressive dessert. The deep-red, subtly chocolate cake is paired with a light and…
Doughnuts topped with a rich, nutty coconut-pecan frosting inspired by German chocolate cake.
These cornbread-like doughnuts are best made in late summer with fresh corn, but frozen corn works too. Serve with honey butter for a sweet treat.
Light and airy French crullers made with pâte à choux, fried until golden and glazed with honey. A delicate, crisp exterior and tender interior make them…
Vegan cake doughnuts made with aquafaba and almond milk, fried until golden. A plant-based treat that's light and fluffy.
These savory whole wheat doughnuts are flavored with herbs like caraway or rosemary, fried until golden, and topped with melted butter and seeds or salt.
Sourdough raised doughnuts are fluffy and flavorful, made with a sourdough starter for extra depth. The dough is enriched with egg yolks and butter, then…
These raised chocolate doughnuts are a chocolaty twist on classic raised doughnuts. Made with Dutch processed cocoa, they are light, fluffy, and perfect…
These gluten-free raised doughnuts are light, fluffy, and perfect for satisfying a doughnut craving. Made with a gluten-free baking mix, they are a…
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