Description
Can you visualize waking up to the smell of Crumb Topped Baked Donuts? A recipe that magically thrills the heart of a bakery. Right into your home. Integrating the delicate sweetness of homemade dainties. With a deviant crumb topping. That begets an entertaining combination of crunch. And softness in every morsel. From the whirl of creamy vanilla glaze. To the dash of cinnamon dotted on top. Each donut declares. The straightforward happiness of sharing. A point with those you hold dearest. Whether it’s the shared laughter at the breakfast table. Or the eager anticipation before that first delicious nibble.
Ingredients
Crumb Topping:
1 tbsp Brown Sugar
1 tbsp Refined Sugar
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
2/3 c All-Purpose Flour
3 tbsp Chopped Almonds (optional)
1/8 c Unsalted Butter, melted
Donuts:
1 c All-Purpose Flour
1/2 c Light Brown Sugar, packed
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/2 c Full-Fat Sour Cream
3 tbsp Buttermilk
2 1/2 tbsp Butter, melted
1 Large Egg, at room temperature
Vanilla Glaze:
1/2 c Confectioners’ Sugar
1/2 tbsp Whole Milk
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Grease a donut pan with nonstick spray.
To prepare the topping: Combine 1 tablespoon each of sugar and granulated sugar along with 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2/3 cup of flour in a bowl. Mix in 1/8 cup of melted butter. Until the mixture becomes crumbly. Set this aside for use.
For the donut batter. Whisk together in a bowl; 1 cup of flour 1/2 cup of light brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking powder. Add in 1/2 cup of cream 2 1/2 tablespoons of butter, one egg, and three tablespoons of buttermilk until just combined.
Transfer the batter to a ziplock bag. Cut off one corner to pipe it into the donut pan. Top each with the crumb topping.
Bake for around 10 to 11 minutes. Until they are lightly browned. If necessary gently clear any dough covering the hole using a knife.
Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring them onto a cooling rack.
Prepare the vanilla glaze. Mix half a cup of confectioners’ sugar with half a tablespoon of milk and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle this glaze over the cooled donuts.
Enjoy these baked donuts with their heavenly crumb topping!
Notes
For those who love treats and want to savor the joy of Heavenly Crumb Topped Baked Donuts. A simple switch to using a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for both the donuts. And crumb topping works like magic. Ensuring that the donuts stay just as light and delicious. Make sure your gluten-free blend contains xanthan gum. Or add it separately if it’s not already included. As it helps achieve that texture. Additionally, double-check that any extras. Such as almonds are certified gluten-free. To prevent any chance of cross-contamination. By making these adjustments. You can whip up a batch of these heavenly delights worry-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
