Making gluten-free doughnuts is a delightful way to enjoy this classic treat without gluten. Here’s a simple recipe for gluten-free doughnuts:
Ingredients:
For the Doughnuts:
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 cup buttermilk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (or melted coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk (or non-dairy alternative)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Doughnuts:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a doughnut pan with cooking spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fill Doughnut Pan:
- Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a Ziploc bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each mold about 2/3 full.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the tops of the doughnuts spring back when touched.
- Cool:
- Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Glaze (Optional):
- Make Glaze:
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk (or non-dairy alternative), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip and Glaze:
- Once the doughnuts are completely cooled, dip the tops into the glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Decorate (Optional):
- Optionally, you can decorate the glazed doughnuts with sprinkles or other toppings of your choice.
- Let Glaze Set:
- Allow the glaze to set before serving.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy your delicious gluten-free doughnuts!
These gluten-free doughnuts are soft, flavorful, and can be customized to your liking. Whether you enjoy them plain or with a sweet glaze, they make for a delightful gluten-free treat.
