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Maple Glazed Donuts

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Maple Glazed Donuts are soft, fluffy, and coated with a rich, sweet maple glaze that melts in every bite. Perfect for cozy mornings, brunch, or when you want a homemade bakery‑style treat.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
  • Total Time: Around 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 donuts
  • Category: Breakfast / Dessert
  • Method: Baking or Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • For the donuts:
  • 2 cups all‑purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional, for warmth)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Vegetable oil (for frying) or use a greased donut pan if baking
  • For the maple glaze:
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 2‑3 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: ¼ teaspoon maple extract (for stronger maple flavor)

Instructions

  1. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  2. In another bowl, mix sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
  3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients and stir just until a thick batter forms — do not overmix.
  4. If baking: grease a donut pan, fill with batter, and bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for about 10–12 minutes until golden and springy. If frying: heat vegetable oil to 350 °F (175 °C), drop dough (shaped into donuts) into oil and fry until golden on each side, then drain on paper towels.
  5. While donuts cool slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk/cream, vanilla extract, salt, (and maple extract if using) until glaze is smooth and pourable. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  6. Dip the tops of each donut into the glaze, letting excess drip off, then place on a rack to set the glaze.
  7. Let the glaze firm slightly before serving — enjoy warm!

Notes

  • Use pure maple syrup and consider adding a little maple extract to boost flavor without overly sweetening. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  • If you’re frying, keep the oil temperature steady (around 350 °F) so the donuts are golden and not greasy. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • If baking, a donut pan makes shaping easy; if you don’t have one, you can use a muffin pan but adjust the bake time slightly. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • Glaze thickness matters — if it’s too thin it will run off; if too thick it won’t spread well. Adjust milk/cream gradually. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

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