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
2¼ cups powdered sugar
5 tablespoons milk or half-n-half
½ teaspoon almond extract
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Chocolate
2 cups chocolate chips (any kind)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Spiced Sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons pie spice
Pinch of salt
Directions
Thaw pastry to room temperature.
Prepare glaze/coatings.
Unfold each pastry sheet. Using 2 sizes of round cutters, cut doughnuts and center holes.*
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.
Best if enjoyed soon after cooking. Can be stored 1–2 days in an airtight container.
Recipe Courtesy Of
Culinary Adventurist Wendy Perry is a home economist, blogger and NC food artisan. (WendyPerry.com)
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