Red White and Blue Donuts
These delicious Red White and Blue Donuts are the perfect way to enjoy a homemade and festive breakfast or dessert to celebrate the summer holidays. Plus, you don’t have to worry about hot oil as these donuts are baked not fried.
There is just something special about starting off a summer holiday morning with a festive-themed breakfast item. And, these easy-baked donuts are topped with red, white, and blue sprinkles which makes them perfect for Memorial Day or the 4th of July!
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- These easy-baked donuts are the perfect way to celebrate any summer occasion!
- They’re quick to make, festive-looking, and absolutely delicious.
- Plus, you don’t have to worry about hot oil as these donuts are baked not fried.
🛒Ingredients
One of our favorite things about making this simple recipe is that you only need basic ingredients to make them. If you are like us, you most likely already have most of these ingredients on hand which means you may not even need to make a trip to the grocery store to make them.
- all purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- large egg
- whole milk
- vegetable oil
- pure vanilla extract
- powdered sugar
- milk
- vanilla extract
- Red, White, and Blue Sprinkles
See the recipe card below for quantities.
🔪 How to Make Red White and Blue Donuts
Making these homemade patriotic donuts is so simple. Just follow the step-by-step instructions below and you will have tasty donuts in no time at all.
Step 1: Preheat your oven and grease your baking pan
Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a standard donut pan with non-stick spray.
Step 2: Mix together the dry ingredient
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder and whisk to combine.
Step 3: Add in the wet ingredients
Add in the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla and whisk to combine– mix just until no large lumps of flour remain. You don’t want to overmix.
Step 4: Pour the batter into the donut pan
Divide the mixture between the wells of the donut pan, filling each one about ¾ of the way full.
Step 5: Bake the donuts
Bake the donuts in a preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 6: Cool the donuts
Transfer the doughnuts to a wire rack to cool before icing.
Step 7: Make the icing
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
Step 8: Ice the donuts
Once the donuts have cooled, dip them in the icing and then top with sprinkles. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
📝Variations
Do you want to change up this recipe and make it your own? Here are some ways that you can do that!
- Spice: Add 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a hint of spice.
- Toppings: Swap out the sprinkles for chopped nuts or mini chocolate chips.
- Frosting: You can also customize these donuts by adding different types of icing, like vanilla, chocolate, or cream cheese.
If you are looking for another sweet red white and blue recipe to make next time give these Red White and Blue Donut Holes Kabobs a try.
🥄 Equipment
You will need a few kitchen tools to help you make this recipe. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this festive breakfast.
- donut pan
- mixing bowls
- wire rack
🥫 Storage
Storage – Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
Freezing – You could also freeze these donuts in a freezer-safe container for up to three months.
💭 Tips
Here are a few tips to ensure that this red white and blue donuts recipe turns out perfectly for you every time that you make it.
- Make sure not to overmix the batter.
- If you don’t have a donut pan, you can use a mini muffin tin instead. Just adjust the baking time accordingly!
- Don’t forget to top your donuts with sprinkles before the icing sets.
⁉️ FAQ
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Insert a toothpick into the center of one donut and if it comes out clean, the donuts are done.
Yes, you can however, we think that they taste best when baked fresh.
Yes, if you want an easy swap for chocolate frosting, pick up a can of frosting, and melt it for 30 seconds at a time until it is thin and dippable.
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🧾Recipe Card
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Red White and Blue Donuts
Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 1 ¾ cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red White, and Blue Sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F and grease a standard donut pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and baking powder and whisk to combine.
- Add in the egg, milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla and whisk to combine– mix just until no large lumps of flour remain. You don’t want to overmix.
- Divide the mixture between the wells of the donut pan, filling each one about ¾ of the way full.
- Bake the donuts in a preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Transfer the doughnuts to a wire rack to cool before icing.
- For the Icing
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Once the donuts have cooled, dip them in the icing and then top with sprinkles. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
