Gluten Free Donut Recipe (2024)

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Gluten Free Donut Recipe (1)

Powdered sugar gluten free doughnuts (donuts) with an optional dairy free option.

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My kids had Doughnuts with Dad at their school this morning so I had to make some doughnuts for them to take. My daughter has Celiac Disease and we’ve tried a couple recipes we didn’t love. This morning I made up a new gluten free doughnuts recipe and I think these are winners!

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They’re fluffy and sweet and taste really good hot out of the oven or later after they’ve cooled.Powdered sugar gluten free doughnuts (donuts) are delicious even if you don’t love gluten free baked goods usually.

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This recipe is both gluten free and dairy free though you could certainly add dairy or make it egg free if you need to! These puff up so nicely in the oven when baking. You won’t think these are gluten free when you’re eating these.

The recipe made 4 dozen mini doughnuts and they all got eaten fairly quickly. I’d like to blame the kids, though I had my fair share.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup softened butter (use non-dairy butter for dairy free)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ tsp. vanilla
  • 2 ⅔ cups gluten free flour mix
  • 1½ tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. nutmeg
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup milk (or any type of milk you prefer for dairy free)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

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How to Make Gluten Free Doughnuts

Step 1: Cream the sugars, butter, oil and vanilla together well. Add the eggs and mix.

Step 2: Preheat oven to 425. Lightly grease mini doughnut pan.

Step 3: Mix the flour mix, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg in a separate bowl.

Step 4: Slowly add in the milk into the flour mixture. Mix.

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Step 5: Combine the flour/milk mixture and the sugar mixture.

Step 6: Spoon the dough into a large ziplock bag. Close then cut a small hole in the corner to use it like a pastry bag. Fill doughnut pan holes nearly up to the top with the dough. Dough will rise in the oven.

Step 7: Bake for 7 minutes. Check dough with a toothpick to make sure it’s done.

Step 8: Put a half a cup of powdered sugar in a ziplock bag. Put 6 doughnuts in and shake to coat. Repeat with all doughnuts while they are still warm.

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Other Topping Options

If you don’t want to top the gluten free doughnuts with powdered sugar you’ve got other options.

Cinnamon + sugar topping: Combine 1 cup of sugar with ¼ cup of cinnamon

White doughnut glaze: Use this Alton Brown recipe. Then add sprinkles or any other toppings you want.

Chocolate doughnut glaze: Use this recipe from Epicurious.

Butterscotch drizzle: Use my butterscotch syrup recipe.

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Q. Can I omit the coconut oil?

A. Yes! Just use butter instead.

Q. Can I make these into regular sized doughnuts?

A. Absolutely. Use a regular size doughnut pan. You’ll need to bake longer. Bake for 10 minutes then check with a toothpick to see if they’re cooked through. Baking time depends on the size of the doughnuts.

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4.50 from 2 votes

Gluten Free Doughnuts (Optional Dairy Free)


Author Andrea

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes minutes

Total Time 17 minutes minutes

Powdered sugar gluten free doughnuts (donuts) with an optional dairy free option.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup softened butter (use non-dairy butter for dairy free)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ⅔ cup gluten free flour mix
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (use non-dairy milk for a dairy free option)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Cream the sugars, butter, oil and vanilla together.

  • Add the eggs. Mix.

  • Preheat oven to 425. Lightly grease mini donut pan.

  • Mix the flour mix, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg in a separate bowl.

  • Slowly add milk to the flour mix.

  • Combine the flour/milk mixture and the sugar mixture until just combined.

  • Spoon the dough into a large ziplock bag. Close it then cut a small hole in the corner to make a pastry bag. Fill doughnut pan holes nearly to the top with the dough. Dough will rise in the oven.

  • Bake for 7 minutes. Check dough with a toothpick to make sure they are done.

  • Put about half a cup of powdered sugar into a new ziplock bag. Put 6 doughnuts in and shake to coat. Repeat until all the doughnuts are coated with powdered sugar. Eat while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg

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  2. Gina says

    When do the eggs go in? I got all the way to filling the bag when I realized I never added eggs.

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  3. Gina says

    It also doesn’t show when to add cinnamon & salt- although I’m assuming this would be in flour mixture. FYI

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FAQs

What can you use instead of flour in donuts? ›

There are a few different options for making flourless doughnuts, including using alternative flours or ingredients to bind the dough together. Here are a few ideas: Use a nut or seed flour: You can use nut or seed flours, like almond flour or sunflower seed flour, to make a flourless doughnut.

What is the best flour for donuts? ›

Use real cake flour – not DIY cake flour!

DIY substitutions don't really cut it, and AP flour will not create doughnuts with that same soft texture. Also, bleached cake flour will work best. Unbleached (like King Arthur Baking) won't absorb as much moisture, and you may end up with doughnuts that crumble while frying.

Does Krispy Kreme make gluten free Doughnuts? ›

In addition to donuts only occasionally being gluten free Krispy Kreme donuts, you run a strong possibility of cross contamination. According to their FAQ page “Our facilities produce products with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, and wheat.

Does baking powder have gluten in it? ›

Baking powder is typically a combination of an acid (like cream of tartar), baking soda, and a starch to absorb moisture. These days, the starch found in baking powder is usually either potato starch or regular cornstarch, both of which are gluten-free. This, in turn, makes most baking powder gluten-free.

Can I use pancake mix as flour? ›

Measurement Adjustment: When substituting pancake mix for flour, you need to adjust the measurements. For every cup of flour required in the recipe, reduce it by 2.5 tablespoons to account for the leavening agents and sugar already present in the pancake mix [3].

Can I use unbleached flour for donuts? ›

Use REAL Bleached Cake Flour

AP flour will not create doughnuts with that same soft texture. Bleached cake flour will work best. Unbleached (like King Arthur Flour) won't absorb as much moisture and you may end up with doughnuts that crumble while frying. You can learn more about cake flour here.

What does baking powder do to donuts? ›

Baking powder is a leavening agent, which causes your batter to rise. It has a built-in acidic ingredient, so you don't need to add anything else (unlike with baking soda). Too much baking powder results in a bitter tasting product. If you do not use enough, you will end up with a tough cake with little volume.

What makes doughnut soft and fluffy? ›

How to Make Super Soft and Fluffy Sugar Glazed Doughnuts | Fried or Baked. There's only one way to make doughnuts even softer and fluffier and that is by scalding some of the flour. Scalding is a technique used to not only make bread softer, but also to make it stay soft for longer.

Can I use all purpose flour for doughnut? ›

Flour: All-purpose flour is the dough's structure. You'll be tempted to add more and more flour as you mix the dough, but don't. You want a very soft, pillowy dough for soft, pillowy doughnuts. The dough can still be slightly sticky.

Can Muslims eat Krispy Kreme? ›

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

Due to manufacturing methods and potential risk of cross contamination, we cannot guarantee that our vegan doughnuts are suitable for those with egg or milk allergies. We consider our products to be suitable for anyone who follows a Halal diet, however we are not Halal certified.

What is the secret ingredient in Krispy Kreme donuts? ›

The doughnuts may contain potato

No one knows for sure, as the recipe is reportedly locked in a vault at the company HQ in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. However, according to food historians, mashed potato may be the secret ingredient – and the company claims it hasn't changed the recipe much since the early days.

Is there such thing as a gluten-free donut? ›

There are some frozen brands of gluten-free doughnuts available, but it's not nearly the same. Sometimes you just have that impulsive need to buy a fresh doughnut.

Do gluten free donuts have carbs? ›

Katz Gluten Free Glazed Donuts (1 donut) contains 34g total carbs, 34g net carbs, 17g fat, 1g protein, and 300 calories.

Does gluten-free dough exist? ›

According to The Spruce Eats, early gluten-free bread iterations in the 90s heavily relied on rice, corn, potato starches, and xanthan gum to help the texture and elasticity. When it comes to gluten-free baking, starches can emulate the structural backbone of gluten and gums can support the viscosity.

What is gluten in donuts? ›

Gluten is a protein found in some grains, including wheat, rye, barley, farro, and spelt. It is common in baked goods such as breads, doughnuts, muffins, and pastries (1). Cross contamination may occur during food production and preparation, so foods that you think are gluten-free may not be.

Are donuts made with gluten? ›

Baked goods: Baked goods like cake, cookies, doughnuts, muffins, and pies contain gluten, as well as pancakes and waffles. Pasta: All wheat pasta contains gluten, including spaghetti, fettuccine, macaroni, lasagna, and ravioli.

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