Description
Puff pastry glazed doughnuts are a quick and easy twist on classic doughnuts, featuring flaky, golden layers and a sweet vanilla glaze—perfect for breakfast or a fun dessert treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your surface and roll out the puff pastry slightly to smooth the seams.
- Using a round cutter, cut out doughnut shapes and a smaller cutter for the center holes. Re-roll scraps if needed.
- Place doughnut shapes and holes on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes or until puffed and golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to form a smooth glaze.
- Dip warm doughnuts into the glaze and set on a rack to dry slightly before serving.
Notes
- Enjoy warm for the flakiest texture.
- Add food coloring or sprinkles to the glaze for a festive twist.
- Use leftover pastry scraps to bake doughnut holes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg