Baked Maple Glazed Donuts
Enjoy these delicious baked maple glazed donuts, a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. They are soft, fluffy, and covered in a sweet maple glaze.
Equipment
- Donut pan
- Mixing bowls
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Donuts
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Maple Glaze
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1-2 tablespoons milk or water
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined without overmixing to avoid tough donuts.
- Transfer batter to a piping bag and fill each donut pan cavity two-thirds full.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and springy, then cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Maple Glaze
- Whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, and 1-2 tablespoons of milk or water in a shallow bowl until smooth.
- Once donuts are completely cool, dip the top of each into the glaze and place back on the wire rack to set.
Notes
Ensure donuts are completely cool before glazing for the best results.