
National Doughnut Day – 3 June 2022
Is your belly rumbling at the reminder of Doughnut Day? We wouldn’t be surprised if it was, as most of us love these most scrumptious goodies.
There are many varieties of doughnuts outside of that most commonly known, including twist doughnuts, fritters, and the hugely varied and popular filled doughnut.
We have included 5 different doughnut recipes below from the ‘traditional’ ring doughnut to French, Greek and Spanish variations. Let us know if you have a go at these recipes.
For more recipe inspiration – check out our Doughnut Pinterest board.
Ring Doughnuts
Prep time: 30 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Makes 16
The best recipe for light and fluffy doughnuts. You can use this dough to make filled doughnuts too. Watch Courtney’s video to see how she makes her filled doughnuts.
Source: Christina’s Cucina – Find recipe here
French Crullers
Prep time: 1 hr
Cook time: 30 mins
Makes 12
French crullers are light and fluffy and are made with pâte à choux/
Source: Olive Magazine – Find recipe here
Loukoumades (Greek Doughnuts)
Prep time: 10 mins + proving
Cook time: 10 mins
Serves 6
These little balls of cinnamon scented joy are amazing dusted in sugar or soaked in honey.
Source: Olive Magazine – Find the recipe here
New Orleans-Style Beignets
Prep time: 30 mins + proving
Cook time: 15 mins
Makes 36
Square shaped dough deep fried and covered in icing sugar – mmmmm. Perfect with a cup of coffee.
Source: Baker by Nature – Find recipe here
Churros with Hot Chocolate Sauce
Prep time: 1 hr
Cook time: 15 mins
Serves 6
A firm favourite of ours – this Spanish treat hits all the spots! Butterscotch sauce is also a great pairing and ice cream too.
Source: Olive Magazine – Find the recipe here