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Pancake Donuts: Easy Recipe & Expert Tips


  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 12 donuts

Description

These baked Pancake Donuts are a delightful twist on breakfast classics, offering the fluffy texture of pancakes in a convenient donut form. Perfect for a weekend treat, they’re simple to make and irresistibly delicious.


Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup (180ml) milk (or buttermilk)
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze (Optional):
  • 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
  • 23 tablespoons milk or cream
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease two 6-cavity donut pans.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently with a spatula until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.
  • Transfer batter to a piping bag or a ziptop bag with the corner snipped off. Pipe batter evenly into donut cavities, filling each about two-thirds full.
  • Bake for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and a wooden skewer comes out clean.
  • Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • To make the glaze (optional): Whisk powdered sugar, milk/cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Dip the top of each cooled or slightly warm donut into the glaze. Let excess drip off and place on a wire rack to set.
  • Serve immediately or store as directed.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins