Espresso Glazed Doughnuts

Morning coffee meets fluffy doughnut. The dough is enriched with real brewed coffee, and the glaze packs a double caffeine punch.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 2 hrs 5 mins
🍽️ Servings 12 servings
🔥 Calories 275 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Mixer
  • Espresso maker
  • Fryer

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Egg

Instructions

1

Mix warm milk and coffee. Bloom yeast.

Tip: Acidity slows yeast slightly.
2

Knead dough with flour, salt, sugar, eggs, butter, and yeast mix.

Tip: Sift flour for lightness.
3

Proof 1 hour. Roll, cut, proof 30 mins.

Tip: Relaxing gluten helps rise.
4

Fry at 340°F until dark golden.

Tip: Harder to judge color due to coffee dough.
5

Mix glaze ingredients. Dip cooled doughnuts.

Tip: Patience prevents melted glaze.

Recipe FAQ

Dough didn't rise?
Old yeast or liquid was too hot.
Glaze runs off?
Wait for doughnuts to cool or add more sugar.

Ingredients

  • 3 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 cup Milk
  • 1/4 cup Strong Espresso
  • 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) Fresh Yeast
  • 1/4 cup Butter (room temp)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Oil
  • 1 1/2 cups Confectioners' Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Strong Coffee (for glaze)