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Sweet & Savory Maple Bacon Donuts You’ll Crave

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 7-8 donuts 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These baked maple bacon donuts are a sweet and savory treat perfect for fall mornings. Made with a tender cake donut base, they are topped with a luscious maple glaze and crispy crumbled bacon, combining comforting flavors in a delightful breakfast pastry.

Ingredients

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Donuts

  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 2 Tbsp sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Maple Glaze

  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Topping

  • 2–3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Donut Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and coat your donut pan with baking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon until well combined. Create a well in the center of the dry mix for the wet ingredients.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk, sour cream, and vanilla extract until smooth and blended.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet ingredients into the well of the dry ingredients and gently mix until just combined—you don’t want to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
  5. Add Melted Butter: Stir in the melted unsalted butter until the batter is evenly mixed.
  6. Fill Donut Pan: Using a spoon, scoop the batter into each donut cavity, filling them about two-thirds full. This recipe makes approximately 7-8 donuts, so some batter will remain for another batch.
  7. Bake the Donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and spring back when pressed.
  8. Cool Donuts: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the donuts to cool for a few minutes before gently removing them from the pan.
  9. Prepare Maple Glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and maple syrup together. Remove from heat once melted.
  10. Add Powdered Sugar: Sift in the powdered sugar to the butter and maple syrup mixture, whisking until smooth and well combined.
  11. Flavor Glaze: Stir in the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, whisking again until the glaze is fully combined.
  12. Set Glaze: Let the glaze cool a few minutes until it hardens slightly on top. Whisk it quickly again before using.
  13. Glaze Donuts: Dip each donut halfway into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place donuts on a wire rack. For extra sweetness, dunk each donut again after the first glaze sets (about 2 minutes).
  14. Add Bacon Topping: Immediately sprinkle the warm glaze donuts with cooked, crumbled bacon so it sticks while the glaze is still wet.
  15. Serve: Enjoy your sweet and savory maple bacon donuts fresh for breakfast or brunch.

Notes

  • If you choose to double glaze, be sure to let the first layer dry and set completely before dunking the donuts a second time. This usually takes only a couple of minutes.
  • Nutrition facts are approximate and can vary based on brands of ingredients used and portion sizes. Consult a registered dietitian for precise nutritional information.

Find it online: https://recipes.mbeams.com/sweet-and-savory-maple-bacon-donuts-youll-crave/