Gluten Free Donuts Recipe

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Here’s a delicious and easy Gluten-Free Donuts recipe that you can bake or fry. These donuts are soft, fluffy, and perfect for glazing, dusting with sugar, or dipping in chocolate!

🍩 Gluten-Free Donuts Recipe

Yields: 10-12 donuts
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)

  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/4 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (for classic flavor)

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tsp vinegar)

  • 2 tbsp melted butter or oil

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Toppings:

  • Cinnamon sugar

  • Powdered sugar

  • Chocolate glaze (melted chocolate + cream or butter)

  • Vanilla glaze (powdered sugar + milk + vanilla)

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven or Prepare for Frying

  • For baked donuts: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.

  • For fried donuts: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).

2. Make the Batter

In a large bowl, whisk together:

  • Flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.

In another bowl, mix:

  • Buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and melted butter.

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.

3A. For Baked Donuts:

  • Pipe or spoon batter into greased donut molds (about 2/3 full).

  • Bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden and springy to touch.

  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

3B. For Fried Donuts:

  • Roll dough out 1/2 inch thick on a floured surface (you may need to add a bit of extra flour).

  • Cut with a donut cutter.

  • Fry in batches for 1–2 minutes per side, or until golden.

  • Drain on paper towels.

4. Add Toppings

While still warm, dip donuts in:

  • Cinnamon sugar (mix 1/2 cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon)

  • Powdered sugar

  • Chocolate or vanilla glaze

🍫 Optional Chocolate Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips

  • 2 tbsp cream or butter
    Melt together and dip donuts. Let set.

✅ Tips:

  • For a fluffier texture, don’t overmix.

  • If you don’t have a donut pan, use a muffin tin and shape a hole using foil or parchment rolls.

  • These are best eaten fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

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