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Baked Vanilla Bean Donuts

Baked Vanilla Bean Donuts

Baked Vanilla Bean Donuts deliver a delicate crumb, infused with aromatic vanilla bean, and baked to golden perfection, offering a subtle sweetness and tender texture.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups (180g) All-Purpose Flour
  • ¾ cup (150g) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Vanilla Bea
  • ¾ cup (180ml) Plant-Based Milk
  • ¼ cup (60ml) Neutral Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Flax Egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water), or 1 large egg
  • 1 cup (120g) Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
  • 2-3 tablespoons Plant-Based Milk (for glaze)
  • ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract (for glaze)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 6-cavity donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Split the vanilla bean and scrape out the seeds; add to dry ingredients and whisk.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, oil, vanilla extract, and flax egg (or regular egg).
  5. Combine wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding gently to avoid overmixing.
  6. Transfer batter to a piping bag and fill each donut cavity about two-thirds full.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and springy to touch.
  8. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  9. For glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  10. Dip cooled donuts in glaze and allow to set.

Notes

Ensure to not overmix the batter to keep the donuts light and fluffy. Store unglazed donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.