Golden Vanilla Doughnuts
A simple baked doughnut with pure vanilla sweetness. Soft inside with lightly golden edges, these are designed for glazing, dusting, or enjoying warm from the oven.
FORAGE BAKER'S NOTES
Flour Matters. Gluten-free flours—and even traditional wheat flours—can vary widely in weight per cup, which is why we always recommend using a kitchen scale whenever possible.
If measuring by volume, gently scoop Artisan Bread Flour into a measuring cup and level with a knife. This yields approximately 125g per cup. Packing the cup can result in excess flour and a denser doughnut, while spooning may under-measure.
Use room-temperature eggs and dairy for the best texture and rise.
Melted butter should be warm—not hot—when incorporated.
Metal pans brown more quickly than glass. If using glass, reduce the oven temperature slightly and extend the baking time as needed.
Sweeteners Matter Too. Sweeteners significantly affect the texture of baked goods. For best results, we recommend Homestead Sweetener or traditional sugar.
- Homestead Sweetener: 140g per cup (1:1 sugar replacement by volume)
- Granulated Sugar: 200g per cup
- Substitutions may affect texture, tenderness, and overall structure. For best results, substitute by weight.
INGREDIENTS
- Makes 6–8 doughnuts
- 1⅓ cups (208g) Artisan Bread Flour
- ¾ cup (105g) Homestead Sweetener
- 3 eggs (150g), room temperature
- ½ cup (120g) cream
- or
- ⅓ cup milk plus 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1–2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Optional Topping
- Granulated Homestead Sweetener
- Ground cinnamon
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter or lightly spray a doughnut pan.
- If desired, sprinkle the bottoms of the molds with granulated sweetener before filling.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Artisan Bread Flour and Homestead Sweetener.
- Create a well in the center and add the eggs, cream (or milk mixture), and vanilla extract.
- Whisk until fully combined.
- Allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes.
- Stir gently once more until smooth.
- Divide into 6–8 portions.
- Shape by hand into rings using damp hands, or scoop directly into the prepared doughnut pan.
- Bake for 14–16 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Allow the doughnuts to cool for several minutes before removing from the pan.
- Glaze, dust, or finish as desired.
FROM THE FORAGE KITCHEN
Made with Artisan Bread Flour and Homestead Sweetener—crafted to organic standards and designed for balanced structure, gentle sweetness, and everyday heritage baking.
