Eggless Baked Donuts

Total time32 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time12 min

4.9

(5)

Soft, cakey, and finished with a glossy vanilla glaze, these baked donuts are the kind of weekend treat that disappears fast — and this batch makes a full dozen, so there's at least a fighting chance everyone gets one. The secret to skipping eggs without sacrificing texture is a simple flax egg: just ground flaxseed stirred into water and left to thicken for five minutes before it gets whisked right into the batter. It binds everything together beautifully, giving you a tender crumb that holds its shape when you dip each donut into that silky powdered sugar glaze. Buttermilk and a hint of nutmeg do the heavy lifting on flavor, making these taste far more bakery-worthy than you'd expect from a home oven. Because they're baked rather than fried, the whole process is low-fuss — pipe the batter, bake for about ten minutes, and you're most of the way there. A dip in the glaze and a shower of sprinkles (if you're feeling festive) and they're ready to go. Whether you're cooking for someone with an egg allergy or just ran out of eggs on a Sunday morning, this recipe has you completely covered.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the flax egg

1 tbsp ground flaxseed
3 tbsp water

For the donuts

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
1 tsp vanilla extract

For the glaze

1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
3–4 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract

For serving

sprinkles, for topping (optional)

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cavity donut pan (or two 6-cavity pans) with nonstick spray or softened butter.
2
In a small bowl, stir together the ground flaxseed and 3 tbsp water until combined. Set aside for 5 minutes, until the mixture thickens to a gel-like consistency.

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