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)


Course Dessert

Cuisine American

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

Do Krispy Kreme make gluten-free donuts? ›

Unfortunately, at this stage we do not have Gluten Free doughnuts available in our stores.

What can you use instead of flour in donuts? ›

Ingredients and substitutions for these vegan baked donuts

These paleo donuts are made with coconut flour instead of a grain-based flour. Coconut flour has a subtle coconut flavor that goes really well with chocolate.

Can gluten-free eat doughnuts? ›

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.

Does baking powder have gluten in it? ›

Baking powder is typically a combination of an acid (like cream of tartar), baking soda, and a starch to absorb moisture. These days, the starch found in baking powder is usually either potato starch or regular cornstarch, both of which are gluten-free. This, in turn, makes most baking powder gluten-free.

Is Baker's Yeast gluten-free? ›

Is Baker's Yeast Gluten-Free? Yes, baker's yeast is gluten-free. Baker's yeast is commonly used in breads. Both active dry yeast and instant yeast are considered types of baker's yeast.

What is the secret ingredient in Krispy Kreme donuts? ›

What is the secret to Krispy Kreme Donuts? The secret to Krispy Kreme doughnuts is of course the sweet glaze, and this is achieved by bathing the doughnuts in a glaze of icing sugar, vanilla extract and milk, for a thicker glaze increase the quantity of icing sugar by a few spoons.

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.

Can I use pancake mix as flour? ›

Using Pancake Mix as Flour: Pancake mix can be used as a substitute for flour in recipes that call for flour, baking soda, and baking powder [3]. It is not suitable for recipes that require yeast. Cakes, cookies, frying batters, and pastries are more ideal for using pancake mix instead of flour.

Is rice flour gluten free? ›

White rice flour is naturally gluten free, rich in carbohydrates and low in fat. It can be used to bake cakes, cookies, dumplings, breads and more, as well as thicken sauces and coat fish and other proteins.

Why are my homemade donuts so dense? ›

Stiff/Dense Donuts: Under proofed dough. Poke the dough, if it springs back too quickly they are under proofed and need more time. Cracked Donuts: The donuts could be under-proofed, you didn't get a clean cut on the donuts when cutting them out, or the dough was too cold.

Is rice krispies gluten-free? ›

You may think that classic Kellogg's Brand Rice Krispies are gluten-free because rice is a naturally gluten-free grain, but they are made with malt flavoring. The malt is derived from barley which is a gluten-containing grain. Therefore, they are definitely NOT gluten-free!

Is oatmeal gluten-free? ›

Yes, pure, uncontaminated oats are gluten-free. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration considers oats a gluten-free grain under its gluten-free labeling regulations and only requires that packaged products with oats as an ingredient contain less than 20 parts per million of gluten overall.

What is Robin Hood gluten free flour made from? ›

Get this item with your grocery order. Robin Hood All Purpose Gluten Free Flour Blend is made from rice flour blended with xanthan gum, pea fibre and potato and tapioca starches. Enjoy all your favourite baked goods without gluten.

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.

What are the ingredients in Aldi gluten free Doughnuts? ›

Aldi Gluten-Free Glazed Doughnuts Ingredients*: Gluten Free Flour (Corn, White Rice, Tapioca), Palm Oil, Sugar, Eggs, Water, Canola Oil, Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate), Xanthan Gum, Salt, Pure Vanilla Extract, Sunflower Lecithin, Vanilla Glaze ( ...

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