Light ‘n’ Crispy Glazed Doughnuts
Ready to “wow” your loved ones with a surefire, speedy and oh-so-simple sweet treat? Dress these delicious doughnuts up in a variety of ways for any occasion… including with fun sprinkles.
Ingredients
- 1 box (17 ounce) puff pastry
- Oil for frying (we used peanut)
- Glaze/coatings of choice
- Sprinkles, optional
Glazed
Whisk together:
- 2¼ cups powdered sugar
- 5 tablespoons milk or half-n-half
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate
Heat for 30 second intervals in microwave until melted:
- 2 cups chocolate chips (any kind)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Spiced Sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pie spice
- Pinch of salt
Directions
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Thaw pastry to room temperature.
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Prepare glaze/coatings.
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Unfold each pastry sheet. Using 2 sizes of round cutters, cut doughnuts and center holes.*
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Heat oil (1-inch deep) on medium high heat. Cook pastry about 30 seconds on each side until lightly browned. Remove from heat and toss in sugar or dip in glaze/coating. Place on rack to cool and drip. Cook holes and toss in remaining glaze or sugar. Add sprinkles immediately when glaze is warm.
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Best if enjoyed soon after cooking. Can be stored 1–2 days in an airtight container.
*We used a drinking glass plus the top of a condiment bottle for the center hole.
Recipe courtesy of
Wendy Perry, a culinary adventurist and blogger, chats about goodness around NC on her blog at WendysHomeEconomics.com.Share this recipe
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