Toffee Doughnuts
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
These toffee doughnuts are my go to when I want something indulgent but don't have all day in the kitchen. They come together in under an hour from start to finish, and honestly, they're so simple that even baking beginners can nail them. The best part? I use butter as my main fat, which contains butyric acid that supports healthy digestion, so you can feel a tiny bit better about indulging. Plus, most of these ingredients are pantry staples, so you won't need a special trip to the store. The toffee bits add this incredible caramelized sweetness that makes them taste fancy, but the process is surprisingly straightforward. Trust me, your family will be asking for these constantly.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 500all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 300toffee bits
- sea salt
- 10milk powder
- 5baking soda
- 5salt
- 5vanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and milk powder.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for an even texture.
- 3
Add the unsalted butter and mix until the dough comes together.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or a hand mixer for this step.
- 4
Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
- 6
Transfer the dough to a piping bag fitted with a large round tip.
Tip: Use a doughnut tip or a round tip for the best results.
- 7
Pipe the dough into 6-8 doughnuts, leaving about 1cm of space between each doughnut.
Tip: Try to make the doughnuts as uniform as possible for even cooking.
- 8
Bake the doughnuts for 18-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- 9
Allow the doughnuts to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes.
Tip: This will help the doughnuts retain their shape.
- 10
Drizzle the toffee glaze over the doughnuts.
Tip: Make sure to let the glaze set before topping with sea salt.
- 11
Sprinkle sea salt over the toffee glaze.
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