Sweet Glazed Doughnuts A Simple Treat
Baked Brown Sugar Glazed Donuts are light, fluffy, and topped with a rich brown sugar glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet treat. Ready in under 30 minutes!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup sugar
- 1.33 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup packed light brown sugar
- 0.25 cup milk
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
Toppings
- almonds or granola optional, for sprinkling
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the oven to 425°F degrees. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl: flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in the melted butter, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla. Mix until just combined.
- Put the batter in a plastic baggie, or large piping bag (you can also use a spoon) and fill each donut cavity in the pan about half full.
- Bake for 7 minutes, then remove from oven. Let sit for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Glazing Steps
- While donuts cool, melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add in the brown sugar and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk and stir to combine. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Dip donut tops into the glaze and immediately sprinkle with almonds or granola. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
For best results, consume within 24 hours or store in an airtight container at room temperature.