Description
Homemade gluten-free delight donuts combine classic bakery charm with smart ingredient swaps for celiac-friendly indulgence. Crisp exterior and tender center make these treats perfect for weekend brunch or sweet afternoon snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml/16 fl oz) gluten-free all-purpose flour (King Arthur’s Measure for Measure)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (120 ml/4 fl oz) whole milk
- ¼ cup + 2 tbsps (90 ml/3 fl oz) vegetable oil
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup (100 g/3.5 oz) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (85 g/3 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tsps light corn syrup
- 1 ½ cups (180 g/6.3 oz) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (120 g/4.2 oz) powdered sugar
- ⅔ cup (133 g/4.7 oz) granulated sugar
- 2 tsps cinnamon
- 1–2 tbsps whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Rainbow sprinkles (Great Value brand)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously spray donut pan with non-stick cooking spray, ensuring even coverage with a paper towel.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk gluten-free flour, ground nutmeg, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until thoroughly blended.
- Mix Wet Components: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth and homogeneous.
- Create Batter: Fold dry ingredients into wet mixture gently, mixing until just incorporated. Take care not to overmix to preserve delicate texture.
- Fill Donut Pan: Transfer batter to a piping bag or use a cookie scoop. Distribute batter evenly into donut pan wells, filling approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising.
- Bake to Perfection: Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 10-11 minutes. Verify doneness by inserting a wooden skewer – it should emerge completely clean.
- Cool and Release: Allow donuts to rest in pan for 10-12 minutes. Carefully invert onto a wire cooling rack, gently tapping to release.
- Finish and Decorate: Apply preferred topping or glaze. For an authentic finish, perform a double-dip method with a 15-minute interval between glazing applications.
Notes
- Protect Pan Surface: Spray thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray, using a paper towel for even distribution to prevent donuts from sticking.
- Prevent Tough Texture: Mix wet and dry ingredients gently, avoiding overmixing to maintain a light, tender crumb in your gluten-free donuts.
- Master Filling Technique: Use a piping bag or cookie scoop to fill donut wells precisely two-thirds full, ensuring consistent size and perfect rising.
- Cooling is Crucial: Allow donuts to rest in the pan for 10-12 minutes after baking, helping them set and release easily without breaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg