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Spicy Maple Glazed Donuts Recipe

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These Spicy Maple Glazed Donuts combine the classic soft and fluffy donut texture with a bold, sweet and spicy maple glaze. Homemade yeast donuts are fried to golden perfection, then dipped in a luscious glaze featuring pure maple syrup, brown sugar, cayenne, chipotle, and a hint of bourbon for warmth. Ideal for a special breakfast or indulgent treat with a kick.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¾ cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Spicy Maple Glaze

  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon bourbon (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • Pinch of sea salt

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil (enough for deep frying, approximately 4 cups)

Instructions

  1. Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoons active dry yeast, and ¼ teaspoon salt until evenly mixed.
  2. Mix wet ingredients and form dough: In a separate bowl, whisk ¾ cup warm milk, 2 large eggs, and 3 tablespoons melted unsalted butter until smooth. Pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients, then knead either by hand or with a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook for 6–8 minutes, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly tacky to touch.
  3. First rise and shape: Lightly oil a bowl and transfer the dough into it. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place (around 75‑80 °F) for about 1 hour or until doubled in size. After rising, punch down the dough to release air, let it rest for 10 minutes, then roll it out to ½‑inch thickness. Use a 3‑inch cutter to cut out donut shapes, place them on parchment paper, cover loosely, and allow them to rise again for 30–35 minutes until puffed.
  4. Fry donuts: Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fat fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot to 350 °F (175 °C). Fry a few donuts at a time, turning once, for 1–2 minutes per side or until golden brown and puffed. Use a slotted spoon to remove the donuts and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
  5. Prepare spicy maple glaze: While the donuts cool slightly, combine ½ cup pure maple syrup, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon bourbon (if using), ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder, and a pinch of sea salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the butter melts and the glaze thickens, about 3–4 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. Glaze and serve: Dip each warm donut into the spicy maple glaze, letting any excess drip off before placing it back on the wire rack. Allow the glaze to set for 2–3 minutes. Serve immediately while the donuts are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside.

Notes

  • If bourbon is not preferred, simply omit it from the glaze without substituting.
  • Maintain the oil temperature at 350°F to ensure the donuts cook evenly and absorb minimal oil.
  • To test if the oil is ready for frying, drop a small piece of dough into it; it should bubble and rise to the surface immediately.
  • For extra spicy heat, increase cayenne pepper slightly, but adjust according to taste.
  • Donuts are best enjoyed fresh; however, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 1 day and lightly reheated.
  • Use pure maple syrup for the best glaze flavor, as pancake syrup does not yield the same taste and texture.

Keywords: spicy maple glazed donuts, homemade donuts, fried donuts, yeast donuts, maple syrup glaze, cayenne donuts, bourbon donuts, sweet and spicy donuts

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