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Gluten Free Donuts

Delicious and soft gluten free donuts that are easy to make and customizable with various glazes and toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 1/4 cups gluten free flour blend Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur recommended
  • 1/2 cup sugar Granulated sugar is best
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup milk or dairy-free milk
  • 2 large eggs Room temperature if possible
  • 2 tbsp butter (melted) or oil Use oil if dairy-free
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract A splash for flavor
Classic Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp milk For the glaze
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, combine all the dry ingredients: gluten free flour blend, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Stir the dry ingredients together with a fork or whisk.
  4. Add in the wet ingredients: milk, eggs, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract.
  5. Mix until combined but do not overmix.
  6. Scoop the batter into a greased donut pan or muffin tin.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the donuts pop out easily and your kitchen smells like a bakery.
Glazing
  1. To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Dip or drizzle the glaze onto donuts.
Serving
  1. Feel free to add toppings like cinnamon sugar, sprinkles, or nuts after glazing.

Notes

If donuts come out dry, warm them in the microwave for ten seconds. Let them cool for a few minutes before glazing to avoid a runny mess.