Greek Yogurt Baked Donuts (Printable Version)
Moist baked donuts with Greek yogurt, cinnamon, and vanilla glaze. Light, tender, and ready in under 30 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking powder
03 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
09 - 1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
→ Optional Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2-3 tbsp milk
13 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a donut pan with oil or nonstick cooking spray.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, Greek yogurt, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
04 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing to maintain tenderness.
05 - Transfer batter to a piping bag or zip-top bag with one corner cut off. Pipe batter evenly into donut cavities, filling each about two-thirds full.
06 - Bake for 10-12 minutes until donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Let donuts rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then carefully remove and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into glaze and return to rack until set.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Greek yogurt keeps them incredibly moist while adding a subtle tang that balances the sweetness
- They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a fancy bakery
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- Overmixing the batter will make your donuts tough and dense instead of tender
- The glaze needs to be the right consistency or it will either run off completely or not coat the donuts evenly
03 -
- If you do not have a donut pan, a muffin tin works but you will need to adjust the baking time slightly
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily and create a better texture