How to Make Donuts, Part 3 : Baked Glazed Donuts

Ingredients for Baked Glazed Donuts

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon shortening (or 2 tablespoons melted butter)

For glaze:

• 1 cup confectioner's sugar
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• ½ teaspoon almond extract

Steps

1 - Preheat your oven to 325℉ (165℃). Lightly grease a doughnut pan.

2 - Into a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, cinnamon and salt.

3 - Stir milk, eggs, vanilla, and shortening together before incorporating into dry mix. Beat the batter together until well blended.

4 - Fill the doughnut pan so each cup is ¾ full. The doughnuts will rise as they bake in the oven.

5 - Bake the doughnuts for 8-10 minutes, until they are springy when touched. Allow to cool slightly before removing from pan.

6 - Make and apply the glaze. In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, hot water, and almond extract until smooth and creamy. Dip the still-warm doughnuts into glaze and let excess drip off.