Gluten Free Donut Recipe (2024)

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Gluten Free Donut Recipe (1)

Powdered sugar gluten free doughnuts (donuts) with an optional dairy free option.

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My kids had Doughnuts with Dad at their school this morning so I had to make some doughnuts for them to take. My daughter has Celiac Disease and we’ve tried a couple recipes we didn’t love. This morning I made up a new gluten free doughnuts recipe and I think these are winners!

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They’re fluffy and sweet and taste really good hot out of the oven or later after they’ve cooled.Powdered sugar gluten free doughnuts (donuts) are delicious even if you don’t love gluten free baked goods usually.

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This recipe is both gluten free and dairy free though you could certainly add dairy or make it egg free if you need to! These puff up so nicely in the oven when baking. You won’t think these are gluten free when you’re eating these.

The recipe made 4 dozen mini doughnuts and they all got eaten fairly quickly. I’d like to blame the kids, though I had my fair share.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup softened butter (use non-dairy butter for dairy free)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ tsp. vanilla
  • 2 ⅔ cups gluten free flour mix
  • 1½ tsp. baking powder
  • ¼ tsp. baking soda
  • ¼ tsp. nutmeg
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • ¾ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup milk (or any type of milk you prefer for dairy free)
  • Powdered sugar for dusting

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How to Make Gluten Free Doughnuts

Step 1: Cream the sugars, butter, oil and vanilla together well. Add the eggs and mix.

Step 2: Preheat oven to 425. Lightly grease mini doughnut pan.

Step 3: Mix the flour mix, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg in a separate bowl.

Step 4: Slowly add in the milk into the flour mixture. Mix.

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Step 5: Combine the flour/milk mixture and the sugar mixture.

Step 6: Spoon the dough into a large ziplock bag. Close then cut a small hole in the corner to use it like a pastry bag. Fill doughnut pan holes nearly up to the top with the dough. Dough will rise in the oven.

Step 7: Bake for 7 minutes. Check dough with a toothpick to make sure it’s done.

Step 8: Put a half a cup of powdered sugar in a ziplock bag. Put 6 doughnuts in and shake to coat. Repeat with all doughnuts while they are still warm.

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Other Topping Options

If you don’t want to top the gluten free doughnuts with powdered sugar you’ve got other options.

Cinnamon + sugar topping: Combine 1 cup of sugar with ¼ cup of cinnamon

White doughnut glaze: Use this Alton Brown recipe. Then add sprinkles or any other toppings you want.

Chocolate doughnut glaze: Use this recipe from Epicurious.

Butterscotch drizzle: Use my butterscotch syrup recipe.

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Q. Can I omit the coconut oil?

A. Yes! Just use butter instead.

Q. Can I make these into regular sized doughnuts?

A. Absolutely. Use a regular size doughnut pan. You’ll need to bake longer. Bake for 10 minutes then check with a toothpick to see if they’re cooked through. Baking time depends on the size of the doughnuts.

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Gluten Free Doughnuts (Optional Dairy Free)


Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 7 minutes minutes

Total Time 17 minutes minutes

Powdered sugar gluten free doughnuts (donuts) with an optional dairy free option.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup softened butter (use non-dairy butter for dairy free)
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • ½ cup sugar
  • cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ⅔ cup gluten free flour mix
  • 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk (use non-dairy milk for a dairy free option)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Cream the sugars, butter, oil and vanilla together.

  • Add the eggs. Mix.

  • Preheat oven to 425. Lightly grease mini donut pan.

  • Mix the flour mix, baking soda, baking powder, nutmeg in a separate bowl.

  • Slowly add milk to the flour mix.

  • Combine the flour/milk mixture and the sugar mixture until just combined.

  • Spoon the dough into a large ziplock bag. Close it then cut a small hole in the corner to make a pastry bag. Fill doughnut pan holes nearly to the top with the dough. Dough will rise in the oven.

  • Bake for 7 minutes. Check dough with a toothpick to make sure they are done.

  • Put about half a cup of powdered sugar into a new ziplock bag. Put 6 doughnuts in and shake to coat. Repeat until all the doughnuts are coated with powdered sugar. Eat while warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 262mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 0.05mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 1mg

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  2. Gina says

    When do the eggs go in? I got all the way to filling the bag when I realized I never added eggs.

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  3. Gina says

    It also doesn’t show when to add cinnamon & salt- although I’m assuming this would be in flour mixture. FYI

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FAQs

Does Krispy Kreme make gluten free doughnuts? ›

All of Krispy Kreme's donuts are made with wheat flour, meaning they don't have gluten-free donuts. Moreover, they warn that because they use wheat flour in their primary product all the other items can come in contact with gluten and other allergens.

Is Krispy Kreme original glazed gluten free? ›

Made fresh and delivered to stores daily, you can be confident that buying a Krispy Kreme Original Glazed™ Doughnut at your local 7-Eleven will always be fresh and delicious. PRODUCT CONTAINS: Wheat, Gluten, and Soy.

Should you refrigerate gluten free donuts? ›

These gluten free donuts can be stored at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. Just keep them in an airtight container, away from heat. It's important that they cool completely first, to prevent them from becoming mushy with moisture. You can also freeze for your donuts.

What is the best flour for donuts? ›

Use real cake flour – not DIY cake flour!

DIY substitutions don't really cut it, and AP flour will not create doughnuts with that same soft texture. Also, bleached cake flour will work best. Unbleached (like King Arthur Baking) won't absorb as much moisture, and you may end up with doughnuts that crumble while frying.

Can celiacs eat doughnuts? ›

For individuals suffering from celiac disease, however, biting into that donut can have serious medical consequences. Celiac disease is a hereditary autoimmune disorder in which consuming the gluten protein gliadin triggers inflammation of the small intestine.

Are Dunkin' Wraps gluten-free? ›

Unfortunately, none of the doughnuts are gluten free, nor are the muffins, bagels, croissants, English muffins, wraps or breakfast sandwiches. However, there are still two popular food items you can enjoy if you're allergic to wheat (more on that later). Read on for nine ways to order gluten free at Dunkin'.

Why does Krispy Kreme give away so many free donuts? ›

Like, say, buying a half-dozen doughnuts for a friend. But in Krispy Kreme's case, the giveaway is, according to Skena, a direct extension of the brand. “Our product is most often sold in dozens,” he points out. “People eat one or two of those and they give the rest of them away.

Can you get gluten-free Krispy Kremes? ›

Gluten is present in all of our products since one of our main ingredients is wheat flour and not suitable for a Gluten-free diet. Do your doughnuts contain nuts? Please be aware that some of our products do contain nuts. These are clearly labelled in store and on our website.

What oil does Krispy Kreme use? ›

We use vegetable shortening (palm, soybean, and/or cottonseed and canola oil) for zero gram of trans fat per one serving of doughnut. All monoglycerides and diglycerides are vegetable based. Enzymes are also present. The lecithin we use is soy-based.

Is sourdough bread gluten-free? ›

Sourdough is not gluten free, but we know that many people with IBS, gluten intolerance, or gluten sensitivity can tolerate sourdough bread. This is because the methods used to make sourdough break down some of the gluten in the flour so it is easier to digest. Think of sourdough as low-gluten rather than gluten-free.

Is almond flour gluten-free? ›

Yes, pure, 100% ground almond flour is gluten-free. Almond flour, sometimes called almond meal, is made from finely-ground almonds (with or without their skins), which are naturally gluten-free.

Is potato flour gluten-free? ›

Potato flour is a common gluten-free alternative for gluten-containing flours. Potato flour is made by grinding potato roots and removing the fibrous material. Potato flour is most commonly used to thicken sauces and is generally included in gluten-free flour blends because it adds moisture to baked goods.

What is gluten-free products made of? ›

[117], gluten-free products share a common composition of raw ingredients, including corn, rice, soy, cassava, and potato. These ingredients replace gluten-containing grains like wheat, rye, and barley in regular products.

What is gluten-free base made of? ›

Usually a combination of rice flours, buckwheat, other gluten free grain flours, other starches such as tapioca and cornstarch, xanthan gum or other gums to help in raising, levaning and eggs along with moisture, oil, sugars and a load of preservatives and additives.

Do gluten-free donuts have carbs? ›

Katz Gluten Free Glazed Donuts (1 donut) contains 34g total carbs, 34g net carbs, 17g fat, 1g protein, and 300 calories.

Can gluten-free people eat donuts? ›

Gluten is a protein found in some grains, including wheat, rye, barley, farro, and spelt. It is common in baked goods such as breads, doughnuts, muffins, and pastries (1). Cross contamination may occur during food production and preparation, so foods that you think are gluten-free may not be.

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