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Sesame Glazed Donuts

Easy Sesame Glazed Donuts That Will Brighten Your Day

These delightful Sesame Glazed Donuts are quick to prepare and filled with a unique nutty flavor that will elevate any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donut Batter
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder No substitutes recommended
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Consider using sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Omit if not preferred
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Can substitute with regular or other non-dairy milk
  • ¼ cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a different flavor
  • ¼ cup Sesame Seeds Use plenty in batter and save some for topping
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Water Adjust for desired consistency

Equipment

  • donut pan
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • piping bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract, whisking until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  5. Fold in the sesame seeds evenly into the batter.
  6. Fill each cavity of the donut pan about two-thirds full with batter.
  7. Bake the donuts for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and water until smooth.
  10. Dip each cooled donut into the glaze and sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overmixing to keep donuts fluffy. Allow cooling before glazing to prevent melting.

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