Waffle Maker Donuts

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These amazing waffle maker donuts are ready in under 30 minutes and are truly divine fresh and hot out of the waffle maker. Plus, what’s better than a delicious donut made at home without the mess and fuss of frying? We made ours on our Breville Waffle Maker and they turned out perfectly.

We know you’ll love this recipe – the perfect afternoon treat.

Doughnuts Meet Waffles

Makes about 8 doughnuts

• Preheat waffle maker to medium
• Pastry bag fitted with a large round tip (or sealable plastic bag with a 1⁄2-inch/1 cm hole in one corner)

**These doughnuts are best enjoyed soon after baking, but leftovers can be cooled and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day.

Waffle Maker Donuts Ingredients:

1 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
1⁄2 tsp baking soda
1⁄8 tsp salt
1 large egg
1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
1⁄2 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp  butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
Butter, softened, or vegetable oil
Coating or glaze (see variations)
Colored sprinkles (optional)

Waffle Maker Donuts Directions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla. Pour over flour mixture and stir just until smooth. Transfer to a pastry bag.
3. Brush waffle maker with softened butter. In batches, pipe batter into waffle maker in rings about 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick and 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter, spacing rings at least 2 inches (5 cm) apart. Gently close lid (do not squeeze) and cook for about 3 minutes or until golden brown outside and edges no longer look wet. Transfer to a wire rack. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing waffle maker with softened butter as necessary between batches.
4. Dip or glaze warm or cool doughnuts (see variations), then return to rack. If desired, add sprinkles on top of glaze (if using) and let glaze set.

Variations:

Cinnamon Sugar Donuts: In a shallow bowl, combine 1⁄2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar and 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon. Melt 1⁄4 cup (60 mL) butter and brush on warm doughnuts, then dip in cinnamon sugar to coat.

Chocolate-Glazed Doughnuts: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup (250 mL) chocolate chips, 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter and 2 tbsp (30 mL) corn syrup; melt over low heat, stirring until smooth. Spread on cooled doughnuts.

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