Orange Doughnuts with Orange Glaze are easier than you may think! Make a batch of these tender doughnuts for breakfast!
Orange Doughnuts with Orange Glaze
I’ve been in a doughnut mood lately. As some of y’all may know, I’m not really a breakfast eater type person. Toast and coffee …. that’s my thing. Even when it comes to doughnuts, I just want one. My family isn’t complaining, it’s more for them!
These are so tender with just a hint of orange flavor! They’re perfect for a weekend breakfast … or for Mother’s Day! Ya’ll did remember that it’s coming up soon, right?!
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Orange Doughnuts with Orange Glaze
Ingredients
For the doughnuts
- 3 ¼ cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 2 eggs slightly beaten
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- ⅔ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup butter, melted 1/2 stick
For the glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
Instructions
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla until thick and lemon colored. In a small bowl, combine the orange peel, orange juice and butter.
- Add the orange juice mixture and dry ingredients alternately to the egg mixture. Beat with electric mixer just until blended after each addition. Cover and chill dough for at least 2 hours.
- Roll out onto a lightly floured surface to ⅜-in. thick. Cut with a floured 2½-in. doughnut cutter. Fry in oil (375°F) about one minute per side, turning once. Drain on a rack over paper towels.
- Mix all of the glaze ingredients until well combined. Dip the tops of doughnuts into the glaze and place glaze side up on the rack to set.
Notes
- Change all the orange to lemon for a fun option!
Nutrition
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Originally published on May 4, 2014. Updated on April 28, 2021.
Jamie, these doughnuts look and sound fantastic – what's more perfect for breakfast or brunch than orange? Thanks so much for sharing and pinning! Have a happy Sunday and hugs!
Yum! These look delicious!!! =)
Doughnuts are my weakness…..
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I've been working up the courage to try making doughnuts. The recipes look like I may be able to manage them and the kids will be so impressed.
Oh, Jamie, I do think I went weak in the knees when I saw these donuts! I am so glad you brought these to Treasure Box Tuesday- I am sharing on Facebook this afternoon at 3:00 p.m. CST! 🙂
I love anything with orange & I bet I would love these! I'm featuring this post at the next Frugal Crafty Home Blog Hop! Thanks so much for being a loyal linker!
The orange doughnuts look delicate and moreish, but when I saw cherry glazed and oreo sprinkled doughnuts it got too much. They all look sooooo nice.
Yum, they look delicious. I love the thick glaze on top. They have been featured as one of my favourites over at Sweet and Savoury Sunday. Stop by, grab a button and link up again with us this week. Have a great day!