Baked Doughnuts for Everyone {giveaway}
I have this thing with doughnuts. I think it was embedded in my brain as a tiny child; with each passing birthday nana would always come over with a pink doughnut and a birthday candle to sing, “Happy Birthday.” I always was aware of the pure awesomeness that is a fresh doughnut.
It’s one of the many foods I couldn’t wait to introduce to Liv. Conveniently, next to the salon where I get my eyebrows done, a Dunkin’ Donuts appeared from out of nowhere. So of course, every time I have an appointment, I go through the drive-thru to get a few treats for Liv and myself. One of the best mental images ever is of Liv doing the “doughnut dance,” bopping around with a munchkin in her hand. (Ok, I totally do the doughnut dance too.)
While we enjoy them quite a bit, they’re more of a “once in a while” kind of a treat since I haven’t really dabbled in making donuts at home. They’ve always kind of intimidated me, and I think I’ve made one batch using my donut pan. Since then, it’s remained in the storage closet collecting dust. That is, until very recently.
My friend Ashley just released a cookbook with gluten-free donut recipes: Baked Doughnuts for Everyone.
In the beautiful pages of her book, you’ll find anything from sweet to savory recipes, cakes, and twists on the classic faves. When she offered to send me a copy, I knew it would be something I’d love, and something to use for upcoming special occasions.
For my first recipe attempt, I decided to roll with the classic: cake donuts with chocolate glaze.
It was my first time using sweet rice flour:
and while I was mixing the batter, I could tell that Ashley’s creation would yield fluffy, sweet doughnuts.
I had enough for six, and then used some cute Halloween mini muffin liners to make some bites with the extra batter since I only have one donut pan.
The result?
Incredible. The donuts were soft, perfectly sweet with a delicate vanilla flavor — I had to stop Liv and myself from eating all of the little bites before I had a chance to frost them 😉
I took some over to Kyle and Meg’s house when we went to visit Luna, and they couldn’t believe they were gluten-free.
I can’t wait to try more recipes from Baked Doughnuts for Everyone, especially since I love knowing what goes into treats and desserts. There’s something to be said about a decadent treat, homemade with love and whole ingredients. I’m so proud of Ashley, and so excited for her. She has always amazed me with her photography and recipe creations, and has done a truly beautiful job with her book.
Here’s what to expect from Baked Doughnuts for Everyone:
(From Ashley’s sneak peek post)
- Simplicity! Almost every single recipe uses only 2 bowls, a spoon, a whisk, doughnut ingredients, and your doughnut pan.
- Tips & Tricks! This is where I specify the oil + milk I like to use, what tool can help release your doughnuts more easily from the pan, an explanation of coconut cream, a quick tutorial on making your own powdered sugar, and so much more!
- Flour details: Get the skinny on each type of flour I use throughout the book. You’ll even find a substitute for gluten-free oat flour. [pssst! You can sub all-purpose GF flour if you can’t tolerate oat flour!]
- 101 doughnut recipes PLUS a bonus EIGHT vegan + gluten-free recipes at the end of the book.
- In the More Than a Doughnut chapter, you’ll see how to turn doughnuts into an actual meal, how to make doughnut stuffed ice cream [!!!!], how to make doughnuts for your dog, etc. This chapter was such a fun addition to this book!
- 50+ photos – Photographing only doughnuts for a cookbook had its challenges. I tried to get creative and vary the styling, angles, and colors as much as possible. I’m thrilled with how they
She kindly offered a Fitnessista reader a copy of the book, along with some fun measuring spoons!
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment with your favorite donut flavor.
Mine: tie between chocolate cake with chocolate frosting or Boston creme
This contest is open to residents of the US, UK and Canada. It will end Sunday night (10/6) at midnight EST.
Thank you again to Ashley for sending me a copy, and to all of you for entering!
xoxo
Gina
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I am ALL about some plain glazed donuts from Krispy Kreme!!!!
Cake donut with chocolate frosting and rainbow sprinkles. Yum!
Cinnamon sugar pumpkin donuts,
**Just a tip that I do when making my donuts***
Use a decorator bag with a coupler and fill it with the dough. I use this to fill the molds, I think it is easier and less messier. I use my largest bag and it usually fills 6 donuts at a time.
Crumb!
An apple fritter is the best!!!
Apple fritters, for sure. Though a really good plain glazed is a delight!
Glazed donuts are the best!
I LOVE glazed doughnuts!
My favorite is from the Daylight Donuts back home called the Reese’s pb cup… No idea what is in it or how it’s made, but it is a round ball of heaven! 🙂
ANYTHING with sprinkles. ANYTHING.
Apple fritters or plain glazed for me!
Old fashioned cake
Plain cake for me! Or maybe pumpkin cake since we’re it’s Fall now!
Honey Crullers!! So delish.
My favorite are the cinnamon donuts from the apple orchard! Yummm
I LOVE maple donuts, although spiced donuts are a close second. Since my husband found out he was gluten sensitive we haven’t had any donuts around my house so I would really appreciate a copy of this book.
Seasonal cherry cake donuts from up north Michigan are always a treat in the summertime 🙂
I would have to say my favorite is Homemade Maple Bar! 🙂
Long johns with white frosting.
P.S. Just had a donut today 🙂
There is a bakery in my hometown that make the best pumpkin donuts!! No contest! I got a donut maker from my wedding and have been meaning to bust it out 🙂
The Old Dirty Bastard from Voo Doo Doughnuts in Portland!
I am a glaze girl.. But hubby loves all sorts.
My favorite has to be a cinnamon twist!
I love pumpkin or maple donuts! Obsessed with fall flavors at the moment 🙂
Chocolate!!!
Mine is apple cider doughnuts rolled in cinnamon-sugar from Allen Brothers farm in Vermont! THE BEST.
Maple bars 🙂
Chocolate WITH sprinkles!!!!
Sour cream glazed. Always and forever. Yum!
Your doughnuts came out great! Maple glazed or anything chocolate 😀
I love a classic vanilla donut. 🙂
You can’t go wrong with simple. (and sprinkles don’t hurt either!)
Pumpkin donuts are my current favorite. I can thank the fall weather for that. My overall favorite is white cream though yum.
I love vanilla crullers!
Jelly filled donuts are my absolute FAV!
The doughnuts I really loved as a kid was plain cake ones. Now, I am loving anything pumpkin-y.
Chocolate cake doughnut. Yummo!
I adore donuts, probably because they are a vehichle for me to have another cup of coffee! I love apple fritters but also love a glazed or cake donut with frosting!
First, I’m jealous that you have a Dunkin’ Donuts. I crave their chocolate cake munchkins. Not often, mind you, but when the craving hits, it’s pretty sad to know that the nearest Dunkin’ is 1000s of miles away. That said, my favorite flavor is quite easily the chocolate cake donuts from Dunkin’
Favourite doughnut flavour would definitely have to be peanut butter – topped with chocolate of course! Oh and preferably a side of chocolate chips, you know just for good measure 😉
Blueberry is my absolute favorite. Sometimes I crave the white cream filled long ones topped with chocolate.
Chocolate frosted with sprinkles!
My very favorite is actually super boring: old fashioned plain! Doughnuts are such a treat, I look forward to going to the fair every year to treat myself to fresh mini doughnuts!
Anything with sprinkles, or else a cake doughnut with maple frosting!
Apple cider doughnuts!!
Okay, doughnuts are not really my thing now BUT I used to love my mom’s homemade glazed doughnuts. And I’ve been seeing lots of healthy versions that I’d love to try!
My favorite has always been the plain with chocolate frosting-but you gotta have the sprinkles as well! 😉
Apple fritters – yum!!
Hmmm well since it is October I am gonna say pumpkin 🙂 but really I love strawberry frosted with sprinkles..yummm!!
Hands down: warm peach cider donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar.
I love apple cider donuts best. I also love blueberry and boston creme and, well, just about all donuts!