- Dough didn't rise?
- Old yeast or liquid was too hot.
- Glaze runs off?
- Wait for doughnuts to cool or add more sugar.
Espresso Glazed Doughnuts
Morning coffee meets fluffy doughnut. The dough is enriched with real brewed coffee, and the glaze packs a double caffeine punch.
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)
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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
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)