Vegan Donuts
 
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Serves: 18 mini or 9 large
Ingredients
  • For the Donut Batter:
  • All Purpose Flour 1¼ cup (156g)
  • Salt ¼ teaspoon
  • Baking Soda 1 teaspoon (4g)
  • Plant Milk ½ cup (120ml)
  • Brown Sugar ⅓ cup (70g)
  • Ground Flax Seed 1 Tablespoon (8g)
  • Hot Water 3 Tablespoons (45ml)
  • Coconut Oil Melted 4 teaspoons (20ml)
  • Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
  • For the Sugar Glaze:
  • Confectioners Sugar 2 cups (240g)
  • Plant Milk 2-5 Tablespoons *adjust to desired consistency, I like mine pretty thick so I use 2 tablespoons
  • For Chocolate Glaze:
  • Confectioners Sugar 1 cup (120g)
  • Cocoa Powder ½ cup (50g)
  • Plant Milk 2 -4 Tablespoons
  • For the Decor *optional
  • 1 recipe Vegan Sprinkles
Instructions
  1. Combine ground flax seed with hot water and whisk smooth
  2. Let stand for at least 10 minutes to thicken to a paste
  3. In a large mixing bowl combine the almond milk, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, brown sugar and flax egg and salt and whisk smooth
  4. Add the sifted flour & baking soda and whisk smooth.
  5. Transfer batter to a pastry bag and pipe half way to the top into each of the cavities.
  6. Bake immediately in a preheated 325°F oven for approximately 8-12 minutes for the mini's & possibly 16-20 minutes for the larger.
  7. When they spring back when gently pressed they are done
  8. Cool while you prepare the glaze.
  9. Combine the confectioners sugar with your favorite plant milk, whisk smooth.
  10. (Same for the chocolate variation)
  11. Add more sugar for stiffer icing or more liquid for looser icing.
  12. Dip cooled donuts in glaze and decorate with vegan sprinkles
Notes
Donuts will stay fresh for up to 3 days at room temperature in an airtight container
Recipe by Gretchen's Vegan Bakery at https://www.gretchensveganbakery.com/vegan-donuts/