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Maple Bacon Donuts
These Maple Bacon Donuts combine the perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a fluffy donut base, rich maple glaze, and crispy bacon bits on top. They’re an irresistible treat for breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 32 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert/ Breakfast/ Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Donuts:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Maple Glaze:
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2–3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
6 slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
Notes
Prepare the Donuts:
1. Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a donut pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground nutmeg.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined.
4. Combine Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Fill Donut Pan:
- Spoon the batter into a piping bag or a large zip-top bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
6. Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the donuts comes out clean. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Maple Glaze:
7. Make the Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a little more milk. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.
Assemble the Donuts:
8. Dip Donuts:
- Once the donuts are completely cooled, dip the tops of each donut into the maple glaze, allowing any excess to drip off.
9. Add Bacon:
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the glazed donuts while the glaze is still wet.
10. Set:
- Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes before serving.