Maple "Bacon" Donuts
 
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Serves: 18 minis
Ingredients
  • For the Donut Batter:
  • All Purpose Flour 1¼ cup (156g)
  • Salt ¼ teaspoon
  • Baking Soda 1 teaspoon (4g)
  • Plant Milk ½ cup (120ml)
  • Vinegar white or apple cider 1 teaspoon (5ml)
  • Brown Sugar ⅓ cup (70g)
  • Ground Golden Flax Seed 1 Tablespoon (8g)
  • Hot Water 3 Tablespoons (45ml)
  • Coconut Oil Melted 4 teaspoons (20ml)
  • Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
  • Maple Extract 1 teaspoon
  • For the Coconut Bacon:
  • Large Flake unsweetened Coconut1 package about 3 cups
  • Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari 3 Tablespoons (45ml)
  • Liquid Smoke 2½ Tablespoons (37ml)
  • Maple Syrup 2 Tablespoons (30ml)
  • Brown Sugar 1 Tablespoon (15g)
  • For the Maple Glaze:
  • Sifted Confectioners Sugar 1½ cup (190g)
  • Plant Milk 1 Tablespoon (15ml)
  • Maple Extract 1 teaspoon (5ml)
Instructions
  1. For the cake donut batter combine the ground flax seed with hot water and whisk smooth
  2. Let stand for about 5 minutes to thicken to a paste
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine the room temperature plant milk & vinegar stir to combine let stand 5 minutes to thicken
  4. Add the melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, brown sugar, flax paste & salt to the plant milk and whisk smooth
  5. Add the sifted flour & baking soda and whisk smooth.
  6. Transfer batter to a pastry bag and pipe half way to the top into each of the cavities.
  7. Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for approximately 8 - 12 minutes for the mini's & possibly 18 minutes for the larger or when they are springy to the touch when you gently press the centers
  8. for the Coconut Bacon recipe: Combine all the coconut bacon ingredients together in a large bowl distributing evenly and coating well
  9. Layer onto a sheet pan and bake in a preheated 325°F oven for approximately 10-20 minutes checking throughout baking and tossing to make sure it bakes evenly
  10. Prepare the icing sugar glaze by whisking the confectioners sugar with the plant milk & the extract
  11. Dip the cooled donuts in glaze and then into the crispy coconut bacon
Notes
Maple Bacon Donuts can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 week wrapped loosely to prevent drying out.

Freeze un-iced donuts for up to 1 month wrapped well
Recipe by Gretchen's Vegan Bakery at https://www.gretchensveganbakery.com/maple-bacon-donuts/