Imagine biting into a soft, fluffy doughnut that's packed with rich peanut butter flavor and topped with a silky smooth glaze - sounds like a dream, right? These Baked Peanut Butter Doughnuts are about to transform your breakfast or dessert game forever! Forget those store-bought pastries; this homemade recipe is so easy and delicious, you'll wonder why you haven't been making these magical treats all along. Get ready to impress your family and friends with a bakery-quality dessert that comes straight from your own oven.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 doughnuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 12-cavity doughnut pan with non-stick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of baked doughnuts.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Whisk together to eliminate any potential lumps and ensure even distribution of the leavening agent.
- In a separate medium bowl, cream together the peanut butter, sugar, milk, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough doughnuts.
- Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a large zip-top bag with a corner snipped off. Carefully pipe the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a doughnut comes out clean and the tops are lightly golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the doughnuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and milk in a shallow bowl until smooth and no lumps remain. The consistency should be thick but still pourable.
- Once doughnuts are completely cooled, dip the top of each doughnut into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place back on the wire rack to let the glaze set.
- Allow the glaze to firm up for about 10 minutes before serving. Doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh on the day they are made.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent texture.
- Don't overmix the batter - this can lead to tough, dense doughnuts.
- Invest in a good quality non-stick doughnut pan for perfect shapes.
- For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of chopped peanuts on top of the glaze.
- If you don't have a piping bag, a zip-top bag with a corner cut works perfectly.
- Check doneness with a toothpick - it should come out clean when the doughnuts are ready.
- Let the doughnuts cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting.
- Store any leftover doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg
