Source: Slawomir Fajer, AdobeStockThere are proven ways to make homemade donuts: in a pan, in the oven, or deep-fried. But there's another very convenient option – using a waffle maker. It's especially great for mini-donuts, but it all depends on the molds you have in your set. Take note of our 10 recipes!
1. Milk Donuts in a Waffle Maker
Source: pinterest.comIf you like, you can also add a little vanilla sugar or vanilla extract.
You will need: 250 g flour, 3 eggs, 250 ml milk, 50 g butter, 100 g sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 pinch salt.
Instructions: Whisk the eggs with sugar and salt. Add warm milk and melted butter, mix everything together, and gradually add the flour with baking powder. Knead the dough until smooth. Bake the donuts in a greased waffle maker according to its instructions.
2. Butter Donuts in a Waffle Maker
Source: cookpad.comMelt the butter in advance so it has time to cool down properly.
You will need: 250 g flour, 150 g butter, 150 g sugar, 4 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Beat the eggs with sugar using a mixer until fluffy. Pour in the melted butter and vanilla extract. Mix, then add the sifted flour with baking powder. Mix the dough again and bake the donuts in the waffle maker for approximately 8-10 minutes.
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3. Coconut Milk Donuts in a Waffle Maker
Source: mirtesen.ruYou can cover the finished donuts with any glaze of your choice.
You will need: 150 g flour, 5 tbsp coconut milk, 1 egg, 100 g sugar, 1 tsp vanilla sugar, 1 tsp baking powder.
Instructions: Beat the eggs and both types of sugar with a mixer until pale. Pour in the coconut milk and beat again. Separately mix the sifted flour with baking powder and combine both mixtures. Bake the donuts in the waffle maker until done.
4. Cottage Cheese Donuts in a Waffle Maker
Source: pinterest.comWe recommend dusting the donuts with powdered sugar after baking.
You will need: 250 g flour, 150 g cottage cheese, 2-3 eggs, 150 g butter, 100 ml milk, 120 g sugar, 10 g vanilla sugar, 5 g baking powder, 2 pinches salt.
Instructions: Cream the softened butter with both types of sugar. Add the cottage cheese, mix until smooth, then beat in the eggs one by one. Pour in slightly warm milk and add the remaining dry ingredients. Thoroughly mix the dough until smooth and bake the donuts in the waffle maker according to its instructions.
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5. Kefir Donuts in a Waffle Maker
Source: dzen.ruAn easy and accessible recipe with similar ingredients.
You will need: 250 ml kefir, 120 g flour, 1 egg, 100 g sugar, 50 g butter, 0.5 tsp baking soda.
Instructions: Mix the kefir with baking soda and let it sit for a few minutes. Add the melted butter and the rest of the ingredients. Mix the dough until smooth, let it rest for another 15 minutes, and bake the donuts in the waffle maker for 7-10 minutes until done.
6. Lemon Donuts in a Waffle Maker
Source: postila.ruOrange zest would be just as good – whichever you prefer.
You will need: 250 ml milk, 250 g flour, 3 eggs, 150 g sugar, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 pinch salt, 2 tsp baking powder, 50 ml vegetable oil.
Instructions: Whisk the milk with eggs, sugar, and salt. Add the oil, zest, and sifted flour with baking powder. Mix the dough until smooth and bake the donuts in the waffle maker according to its instructions.
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7. Sour Cream Donuts in a Waffle Maker
Source: dzen.ruYou can use cheaper margarine instead of butter.
You will need: 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, 250 g 20% sour cream, 50 g butter, 1 egg, 12 g vanilla sugar, 10 g baking powder.
Instructions: Beat the sour cream with sugar using a mixer until fluffy. Add the melted butter, egg, and vanilla sugar, and beat again. Gradually add the sifted flour with baking powder. Mix the dough until smooth and bake the donuts in the waffle maker until golden brown.
8. Cheese Donuts in a Waffle Maker
Source: za-edoy.ruTry making them with different types of hard or soft cheese.
You will need: 250 g flour, 150 g cheese to taste, 2 eggs, 100 ml milk, 150 g butter, 80-100 g sugar, 8 g baking powder.
Instructions: Cream the softened butter with sugar until smooth. Add milk and eggs, and mix. Stir in the grated cheese, then the sifted flour with baking powder. You might need slightly more or less flour – adjust based on the dough's consistency. Bake the donuts in the waffle maker for 7-10 minutes.
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9. Avocado Donuts in a Waffle Maker
Source: AdobeStockAn original donut recipe, perfect for a hearty breakfast.
You will need: 100 g avocado, 100 g flour, 1 egg yolk, 150 ml kefir, 0.5 tsp baking soda, salt.
Instructions: Mash the avocado with a fork and add salt and egg yolk. Separately mix warm kefir with baking soda and wait a few minutes. Combine both mixtures and gradually add the sifted flour. Bake the donuts in a preheated waffle maker according to its instructions.
10. Chocolate Donuts in a Waffle Maker
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruFor an even richer chocolate flavor, cover the finished donuts with chocolate glaze.
You will need: 1 egg, 2 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp milk, 1 tbsp cocoa, 1 tbsp butter, 1 tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp sugar.
Instructions: Whisk the egg, milk, sugar, and melted butter. Add the sifted dry ingredients and mix the dough until smooth. Bake the donuts in the waffle maker for 7-10 minutes.