19 donut recipes to fall in love with this sweet

The famous donut, also known as donut, donut or doughnut, is a sweet of American origin, with the first record of its existence dating from 1809.

With a name that literally means “fried dough”, it can be defined as a donut-shaped fried dumpling, having a hole in its center and sugar coating.

Although its original version is not stuffed, in Brazil the most popular options gain coverage and tasty fillings, which can please the most varied palates. Check out all the versatility of this sweet in mouth-watering recipes below:

1. American Donuts

This is the original American recipe. Here, the dough takes few ingredients and the candy is coated with an icing made with icing sugar, milk, food coloring in different colors and candies for a more beautiful and fun decoration. Check out the step by step recipe.

2. Mini donuts

In this version, the softness of the fried dumpling is guaranteed by the fermentation of the dough, carried out with fresh biological yeast, honey and milk. After mixing, these ingredients must rest for about five minutes before being added to the rest of the dough. Instructions for making the donut can be found at this link.

3. Dulce de leche donuts

Just like the traditional bakery dream, this version is coated in powdered sugar. The fermentation process is the same as the previous recipe. Also, a great idea is to taste the fried dough accompanied by a little dulce de leche. Run learn the steps of preparation.

4. Chocolate donuts

An ideal recipe for chocolate lovers, this version uses the beloved ingredient both in the preparation of the dough and in its topping. Yielding about thirty units, the donuts must be fried in very hot oil, to ensure they are dry and soft. Check the recipe details.

5. Buttermilk donuts

This recipe has a traditional ingredient in American cuisine: buttermilk. Used along with baking soda to ensure the dough ferments, this recipe even features three different topping options for the donuts. All of them are available at this link.

6. Pink Donuts

To help flavor the dough of this donut, vanilla extract becomes essential. The frosting is made with a mixture of white chocolate, pink chocolate coloring and colored candies. Access the step-by-step guide and see more details of your preparation.

7. Nutella Donuts

This recipe presents a simple, practical and very tasty option for filling the candy: just cut the donut in half, after frying, and fill it with the famous hazelnut cream. The decoration of its cover is on account of the confectioners’ sugar. Check out how to do it.

8. Chocolate Nutella Donuts

Another option for those who can’t get enough of the hazelnut cream. Unlike the previous recipe, here it is used to cover the donuts, being accompanied by colorful sprinkles to guarantee more color and flavor to the candy. See instructions for making this donut.

9. Donuts stuffed with condensed milk

One of the tricks to ensure the sweet taste without making it cloying is to add lemon juice to the dough. In this way, the condensed milk used as filling for donuts is highlighted. To decorate, it is worth using colored sprinkles. Other preparation and storage suggestions can be viewed at this link.

10. Giant Donuts

As this candy gained popularity thanks to a cartoon character, how about paying tribute and producing a version just like the one seen in the cartoon? Generously sized, it is ideal for surprising and feeding a large number of people. Check out how to prepare the dough, topping and even the sprinkles.

11. Churros donuts

Mixing two different nationalities in one sweet, here the donut gains dough with a neutral flavor, filling with dulce de leche and covering the same as the traditional Spanish sweet: granulated sugar and cinnamon. This video presents all the instructions to make this wonder!

12. Chocolate Coffee Donuts

Made without the use of animal ingredients or gluten, this recipe is ideal for vegans or those intolerant to any of these ingredients. The flavor of the dough is guaranteed by cocoa powder and coffee, the latter being optional. For more details and the full list of ingredients, visit the complete recipe.

13. Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Being able to be called a Brazilian donut, this recipe presents the best-known sweet donut version in our country. Instead of the traditional wheat flour, sweet sprinkle ensures the differentiated texture, while sugar and cinnamon are used as a topping. Check the preparation method.

14. Baked Donuts

Yielding approximately twenty-five units, this option is healthier than the original version, as it eliminates frying when using the oven to bake it. Although the suggestion of filling is chocolate ganache, it is possible to replace it with jelly or dulce de leche, for example. List of ingredients and instructions at this link.

15. Matcha Donuts

Another recipe option that dispenses with the use of eggs or animal milk, here the differentiated flavor of the candy is guaranteed by the use of matcha, a traditional Japanese tea with numerous health benefits. Learn how to prepare this different version.

16. Brigadeiro Donuts

Mixing different cultures, this recipe yields a donut covered in milk chocolate and sprinkles, simulating the brigadeiro, dear Brazilian sweet. With few ingredients, the dough is light and dry even after frying. For the list of ingredients and method of preparation, check out the complete step by step.

17. Banana donuts with coconut sugar

Made with organic ingredients and without the use of wheat flour, it is a great option for celiac or gluten intolerant people. The flavor is guaranteed by the use of plantain and coconut sugar in the dough. The candy can be tasted with or without topping. Check this version for more details.

18. Apple donuts with maple syrup

Using the oven instead of the skillet, this recipe guarantees tasty donuts smothered in melted butter, sugar and cinnamon. The apple filling uses a mixture of maple syrup or maple molasses, chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon sticks, orange and lemon juice. See how to do it.

19. Spiced Tea Donuts

Vegan recipe, with spices like cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves for a surprising flavor. Black tea and vanilla extract are also used and the traditional yeast is replaced with apple cider vinegar and baking soda. Learn it!

Despite its American origin, this irresistible candy has already conquered fans in our country. Whether with the original recipe or with topping, filling or both options together, this simple and easy dish is capable of delighting anyone who tastes it. Enjoy yourself!