The 20 Best Doughnut Recipes to Make at Home, Whether You’re Team Jelly or Team Glazed (original) (raw)

Few things make us as happy as an unexpected box of doughnuts in the office break room. But it turns out you don't need to wait for your coworker to treat you to get your fix. Heck, you don't even need to go to your local coffee shop to buy them yourself, thanks to these easy, creative and delicious homemade alternatives. Whether you're team jelly or firmly planted in the glaze camp, read on for the 20 best doughnut recipes to whip up for Sunday brunch, weekday breakfasts or dessert.

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1. Mini Baked Doughnuts With Chocolate Glaze

Skip the spitting vat of hot oil and bake these cuties in the oven instead. Then, douse them in glaze and shower on the sprinkles.

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Erin McDowell

2. Biscuit Doughnuts

Aren't they festive? Your brunch guests will never guess that you started with canned biscuit dough.

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3. Doughnut Muffins

This breakfast hybrid is one for the books. Instead of frying and molding, all you have to do once the batter is ready is pour it into a muffin tin and bake.

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4. Apple Cider Doughnut Holes

No Halloween party is complete without this beloved fall staple. They taste even better when served with hot mulled cider. (Bonus points for spiking it with whiskey.)

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5. Champagne Doughnuts

The glaze is as simple as combining powdered sugar and Champagne, but the shimmery gold sprinkles on top are just as essential, if you ask us.

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6. Sourdough Doughnuts With Concord Grape Glaze

Light on the inside and crisp on the outside, sourdough doughnuts don't need any help in the deliciousness department. (Although the tart, vibrant flavor of concord grape certainly doesn't hurt.)

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7. Watercolor Doughnuts

Sure, watercolor cakes' 15 minutes of fame are up—but we're far from over these stunners. Use a wooden skewer to swirl food coloring through the glaze for an epic marbled look.

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Erin McDowell

8. New Orleans–style Beignets

Take a bite and pretend you’re in the French Quarter. (P.S.: Use your handy Dutch oven or skillet in place of a deep fryer.)

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11. Sweet Corn Doughnut Holes

Aka your new favorite way to transform a haul of fresh summer corn. The vanilla-kissed corn cream is sure to knock your barbecue guests right out of their chairs.

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Erin McDowell

12. Doughnut Chips

Transform doughy, pillowy doughnuts into a crispy, decadent treat that your picky kids will adore. All you need is store-bought or homemade doughnuts and a waffle iron.

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15. Homemade Maple Bacon Doughnuts

Behold: the ultimate sweet and salty snack. Think syrup-soaked pancakes meet shatteringly crisp bacon strips.

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Oh My Veggies

16. Matcha Doughnuts With Almond Glaze

If you don't wash these verdant beauties down with a piping-hot green tea latte, you're doing it wrong.

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17. Oreo Doughnuts

We love Oreos, but we'll choose a generous spread of cream cheese frosting over a tiny pat of cookie cream any day.

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18. Blueberry Glazed Doughnuts

Greek yogurt in the dough guarantees that the doughnuts turn out supremely moist and tender.

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20. Strawberry Frosted Donuts

Confectioners' sugar, strawberries and strawberry jam are all you need to create the chug-worthy frosting. Add more confectioners' sugar for a thicker consistency.

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taryn pire

Food Editor