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When you’ve got a craving, fresh-baked sugar donuts satisfy like nothing else. Fluffy dough, glittery sugar topping, and a flavor that’s second to none. The only thing better would be a shortcut. Look no further, Pillsbury has found that shortcut. With just 3 ingredients and 3 steps, this baked donut recipe is the absolute easiest method we’ve found for fresh-baked donuts. No mixing dough. No messy fry oil. No special tools required.
Biscuits: These donuts start with Pillsbury™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits. The flaky, fluffy dough of the biscuits will transform in the oven, especially when you add the other ingredients.
Butter: One of the classic donut ingredients, used here a bit differently. When you cut the biscuits into shape and dip them in butter, that changes the way they’ll bake in the heat of the oven.
Sugar: Finally, the sugar coating will melt and caramelize into a crunchy glaze, giving your baked donuts that sweet donut shop quality crunch.
That’s it! Just three ingredients. This recipe is designed to make it easy and accessible to enjoy donuts any time, for bakers at any skill level.
The true secret of this baked donut recipe is its simplicity. Just 15 minutes of prep, 30 minutes total. Anytime you want a snack or a dessert, just pop open some Pillsbury™ Flaky Layers Buttermilk Biscuits.
Preheat the oven to 375° F. Then simply separate the dough into 12 biscuits. Using a 1-inch round cookie cutter, cut a hole in the center of each biscuit—making it a donut. If you don’t have a cookie cutter, you can use a cap from a soda bottle, or cut carefully with a knife. Dip both sides of each biscuit in melted butter, then into the sugar. Do the same with the holes you’ve cut out for bonus donut holes!
Then it’s as simple as baking for 10 to 15 minutes. You’ll know they’re ready when they take on a delicious, golden brown color. Get them while they’re hot! These baked donuts taste best warm.
One of the best donut ingredients might not even be in the dough! If you want to take this baked donut recipe to the next level, it’s all about the toppings.
Our recipe for a Basic Powdered Sugar Glaze is a great place to start. Sugary sweet, made from just a handful of everyday ingredients, it’s as simple as stirring it up, and drizzling it on.
But that’s not the only way to top baked donuts. Try some of these other fun finishing touches.
Melt some chocolate and dunk each donut halfway for a stylish dipped treat.
You can also use your favorite variety of frosting to add a layer of creamy sweetness. Add sprinkles for an extra crunch and a splash of color.
Why not go for a glaze that has an extra flavor going on? Try some of the glazes in our Choose-A-Glaze Doughnuts page with multiple recipes to choose from! Although it calls for fried donuts, baked donuts will work just as well.
Sometimes it’s best not to mess with perfection. The perfectly-fluffy dough of these baked donuts tastes amazing all on its own. Whatever topping you choose is strictly a personal preference.
If you have leftover baked sugar donuts, it’s best to store them in an airtight container, such as a bag or a container with a lid. You can wrap them in foil or plastic wrap, but they won’t last as long. In the fridge, donuts will keep for five to six days. Or, you can freeze them for up to three months. It’s important to note a thick glaze will melt when you heat the donuts. Defrost them in the fridge to keep the frosting intact. To get back that fresh-from-the-oven texture, simply pop a donut in the microwave for about 15 seconds. If you opted for a glaze, reduce the microwave power to 50% to avoid heating the sugary topping too much.
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 3&½g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | ½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 10g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
