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Gluten Free Fried Donuts

Homemade and fresh gluten free vanilla fried donuts made from scratch. These gluten-free donuts are glazed with sugar and vanilla.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Chilling Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: buttermilk donuts, gluten free donuts
Yield: 10 Donuts
Calories: 416kcal

Ingredients

Gluten Free Donuts

  • 128 grams of White Rice Flour
  • 51 grams of Tapioca Flour
  • 26 grams of Corn Starch
  • 51 grams of Brown Rice Flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoon of Xanthan Gum
  • 2 teaspoons of Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon of Salt
  • ½ teaspoon of Nutmeg
  • 100 grams of Sugar
  • 90 grams of Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 Egg Yolk
  • 85 ml of Buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Liter of Vegetable Oil for frying.

Vanilla Sugar Glaze

  • 220 grams of Powdered Sugar
  • 70 ml of Full-Fat Milk
  • ½ teaspoon of Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  • Add the white rice flour, tapioca flour, corn starch, brown rice flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg to a bowl. Using a Wisk, combine the ingredients.
  • In a separate bowl, add the sugar and unsalted butter. Using a stand-alone mixer, with the paddle attachment, at medium-high speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes). Then, reduce the speed and add the egg, yolk, buttermilk, and vanilla extract. Beat the ingredients until combined (1-2 minutes). Now, slowly add the flour mixture and beat the ingredients until combined (2-3 minutes).
  • Cut a piece of plastic wrap and place it on your working surface. Dust the plastic wrap with gluten-free flour, then transfer the donut dough to the plastic wrap. Dust the top of the dough with gluten-free flour, then using a rolling pin, roll the dough into a thick disc. Wrap the dough with plastic wrap, and allow it to chill in the fridge for one hour.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the vanilla sugar glaze while the dough chills. In a bowl, add the powdered sugar, full-fat milk, and vanilla extract. Using the whisk, combine the ingredients and set the glaze aside for later.
  • Now, transfer the dough to a dusted working surface and roll the dough into a 1.5 cm (½ inch) thick rectangle or circle using a rolling pin. Using a 6 cm ( 2.5 inch) cookie cutter, press into the dough. Then, press a cupcake corer into the middle of the cut-out dough to create the donut hole. Remove the donut hole and set it aside. Transfer the cut-out donut to a baking tray aligned with parchment paper. Repeat until you are out of dough. You can also make bite-sized donuts from the donut holes or any remaining dough you have.
  • Using a knife, gently score the top of each donut four times to create a rectangle. This will allow the donut to cook evenly and create texture.
  • In a cooking pot, add the vegetable oil and allow it to get hot. Measure the oil temperature using a thermometer, and once a temperature of 175-180°C (347-356°F) is reached, add three donuts. Cook the donuts for 1-1.5 minutes and then flip them to cook the other side for another 1-1.5 minutes. Transfer the cooked donuts to a cooling rack and allow them to cool for 5 minutes before dipping them into the glaze to cover them completely.

Notes

  • Tips: The secret to successful donuts is the temperature of the oil. Therefore, before attempting to make the recipe, please invest in a kitchen thermometer. You can use the thermometer for other recipes as well, such as bread making. Moreover, make sure to measure the dry ingredients using a scale and sift the flours.
  • Make-Ahead: You can prepare the donut dough ahead of time and store it in the fridge. The dough can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Storage: The gluten free fried donuts are best served fresh. However, you can store them in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Storing them in an air-tight container will help to keep them fresh and moist.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Donut | Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 21.2g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg