Vanilla Cinnamon Glazed Donuts

It's interesting how a combination of flour, sugar, eggs, and milk can bring back such fond memories. I remember growing up my dad or mom would take me to go get donuts at the local donut shop on special occasions. Whether it was a choir performance, because I was sick, or because I made straight A's in school that quarter, I always looked forward for the chance to get to taste a batch straight from the fryer. My family went so often that we had figured out the timing of when they put out the new ones. While I really enjoyed every flavor of donut I tried, there was one flavor that was still missing. I have always enjoyed vanilla and cinnamon, to the point that growing up I would put either vanilla or cinnamon on EVERYTHING. I wanted to try making homemade donuts growing up, but was always intimidated by the process. However, when I went gluten-free I no longer was given the same opportunities for getting donuts at a shop. Because I had not had a donut in almost 3 years I felt that it was the perfect time to try making them homemade with the flavor combination that I had always dreamed of.

Coming Soon! - I am experimenting with a vanilla maple glazed donut.

I hope you all enjoy these as much as I do! :)

xoxo,
Megan

Ingredients

Dry

~ 1/3 cup white rice flour 

~ 2 Tablespoons potato starch

~ 1 Tablespoon tapioca starch

~ 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum

~ 3 Tablespoons sugar

~ 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

~ 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

~ 1/8 teaspoon salt

 

Wet 

~ 3 Tablespoons vanilla almond milk

~ 1 large egg

~ 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

~ 1/2 Tablespoon(1 1/2 teaspoons) Earth Balance soy-free buttery spread(you can use any vegan butter-I just prefer this brand)

 

Vanilla Glaze

~ 1/4 cup powdered sugar

~ 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

~1 teaspoon vanilla almond milk

 

Directions 

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
2. While the batter is sitting heat a donut maker(If you don't have a donut maker you can use a mini donut pan and bake them in a 350° oven).
3. Pour the batter into the maker(or pan) and bake for about 2-3 minutes(or until they are light golden brown).
4. Let them cool on a cooling rack for about 2-4 minutes(or until you can touch them). While they are still warm(but not hot), dip the donuts into the vanilla glaze. Let the glaze dry. Enjoy!