The Best Donut Recipes for a Sweet Breakfast Treat

Donuts are a beloved breakfast treat that can turn any morning into a delightful experience. With a variety of flavors and toppings, homemade donuts are surprisingly easy to make. Here are some of the best donut recipes that will satisfy your morning cravings.

Classic Glazed Donuts

Nothing beats the classic glazed donut. This recipe yields soft, fluffy donuts that are perfectly sweetened with a simple glaze.

  • Ingredients:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Glaze:
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tbsp milk
    • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, vanilla, and melted butter.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
  4. Pour batter into a donut pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes.
  5. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
  6. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and allow to set.

Chocolate-frosted Donuts

If you are a chocolate lover, these chocolate-frosted donuts will surely please your palate. They are rich, indulgent, and perfect for any occasion.

  • Ingredients:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp baking soda
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • Frosting:
    • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
    • 1/4 cup milk
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, and oil.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients and fill the donut pan.
  5. Bake for 10-12 minutes, then cool on a rack.
  6. For the frosting, whisk together cocoa powder, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
  7. Dip donuts in the frosting, allowing excess to drip off.

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Cinnamon sugar donuts are a fantastic twist on the classic recipe. They are rolled in a warm cinnamon sugar mixture, making them a comforting treat.

  • Ingredients:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1 large egg
    • 1/4 cup melted butter