Description
Delight in these festive spring donuts, perfectly soft and moist with a colorful pastel glaze and decorated with Easter sprinkles and mini eggs. Baked to golden perfection, these donuts are an easy and fun treat to celebrate the season.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 1 large egg (at room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk (at room temperature)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration and Glaze
- Easter sprinkles (for decoration)
- Mini eggs (for decoration)
- Baking spray (to grease the donut pan)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (pastel pink, blue, yellow, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a donut pan with butter or nonstick spray for easy donut release after baking. Set aside.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar until thoroughly combined to ensure light, fluffy donuts.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, room temperature milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended to provide moisture and flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir gently until just combined; a few lumps are okay. Avoid overmixing to prevent dense donuts.
- Fill Donut Pan: Transfer batter into a piping bag or a ziplock bag with the tip cut off. Pipe the batter into each donut cavity about ¾ full, leaving room for rising.
- Bake Donuts: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Donuts should be golden brown and spring back when touched lightly. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Cool Donuts: Allow donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before applying glaze.
- Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust consistency by adding more milk or powdered sugar as needed.
- Color Glaze: Divide glaze into separate bowls and add a few drops of pastel food coloring to each. Mix well for beautiful Easter-inspired shades like pink, orange, yellow, and blue.
- Glaze Donuts: Dip cooled donuts into the colored glaze for an even coat. Lift and let excess glaze drip off. Place donuts back on the wire rack.
- Decorate: While glaze is still wet, sprinkle with Easter sprinkles or top with mini eggs for a festive look. Let glaze set for 10-15 minutes.
- Enjoy: Serve once the glaze is set. This recipe yields 12 beautifully decorated spring donuts perfect for Easter or any spring celebration.
Notes
- Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts light and fluffy.
- Piping batter into the donut pan helps achieve even donuts.
- Baking time can vary slightly depending on your oven; check for a clean toothpick test.
- Use pastel food color sparingly as a little goes a long way.
- Let donuts cool completely before glazing to prevent melting the glaze.
- Store glazed donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
