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Gluten-Free Baked Vanilla Donuts with Dairy-Free Option Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 23 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Delight in these light and fluffy gluten-free baked vanilla donuts that come with a dairy-free option, perfect for a sweet treat without the guilt.


Ingredients

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Donuts

  • 1 cup gluten-free all-purpose rice flour blend flour with xanthan gum
  • 1 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (dairy-free use Smart Balance butter)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk (dairy-free use unsweetened almond, cashew or coconut milk)

Glaze

  • 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons milk (dairy-free use unsweetened almond, cashew or coconut milk)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Prepare Pan: Spray a full-sized donut pan with gluten-free nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar and whisk to combine the ingredients.
  4. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg, butter, milk, and pure vanilla extract to the flour mixture and mix until fully combined.
  5. Fill Donut Pan: Add the batter to a large plastic storage bag or piping bag. Seal the bag and cut a corner (or tip if using a piping bag) off.
  6. Pipe Batter: Squeeze the bag carefully, filling the greased donut pan with batter.
  7. Bake Donuts: Bake for 10–12 minutes.
  8. Cool Donuts: Place the pan on a cooling rack and cool for 1 minute. Remove donuts from the pan and place them on the rack.
  9. Make and Apply Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients. Dip each warm donut into the glaze and place on a plate or wire rack. Serve warm.
  10. Store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

  • For dairy-free option, use Smart Balance butter and unsweetened almond, cashew, or coconut milk.