Orange Doughnuts with Orange Glaze are easier than you may think! Make a batch of these tender doughnuts for breakfast!
Orange Doughnuts with Orange Glaze
I’ve been in a doughnut mood lately. As some of y’all may know, I’m not really a breakfast eater type person. Toast and coffee …. that’s my thing. Even when it comes to doughnuts, I just want one. My family isn’t complaining, it’s more for them!
These are so tender with just a hint of orange flavor! They’re perfect for a weekend breakfast … or for Mother’s Day! Ya’ll did remember that it’s coming up soon, right?!
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Orange Doughnuts with Orange Glaze
Yield:
16-20 doughnuts plus doughnut holes
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Orange Doughnuts with Orange Glaze are easier than you may think! Make a batch of these tender doughnuts for breakfast!
Ingredients
For the doughnuts
- 3 1/4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 eggs, slightly beaten
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 2/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup (4 tbsp.) butter, melted
For the glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon colored. In a small bowl, combine the orange peel, orange juice and butter.
- Add the orange juice mixture and dry ingredients alternately to the egg mixture. Beat with electric mixer just until blended after each addition. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 hours.
- Roll out onto a lightly floured surface to ⅜-in. thick. Cut with a floured 2½-in. doughnut cutter. Fry in oil (375°F) about one minute per side, turning once. Drain on a rack over paper towels.
- Mix all of the glaze ingredients until well combined. Dip the tops of doughnuts into the glaze and place glaze side up on the rack to set.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 223Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 73mgFiber: 1gSugar: 24gProtein: 3g
Originally published on May 4, 2014. Updated on April 28, 2021.
Jamie, these doughnuts look and sound fantastic – what's more perfect for breakfast or brunch than orange? Thanks so much for sharing and pinning! Have a happy Sunday and hugs!
Yum! These look delicious!!! =)
Doughnuts are my weakness…..
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I've been working up the courage to try making doughnuts. The recipes look like I may be able to manage them and the kids will be so impressed.
Oh, Jamie, I do think I went weak in the knees when I saw these donuts! I am so glad you brought these to Treasure Box Tuesday- I am sharing on Facebook this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. CST! 🙂
I love anything with orange & I bet I would love these! I'm featuring this post at the next Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop! Thanks so much for being a loyal linker!
The orange doughnuts look delicate and moreish, but when I saw cherry glazed and oreo sprinkled doughnuts it got too much. They all look sooooo nice.
Yum, they look delicious. I love the thick glaze on top. They have been featured as one of my favourites over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Stop by, grab a button and link up again with us this week. Have a great day!