Description
Maple bacon doughnuts bring sweet and savory magic to breakfast with a perfect balance of smoky, crispy bacon and rich maple glaze. Homemade pastry lovers will delight in this indulgent treat that combines classic comfort with gourmet flair, promising a memorable morning experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats and Bakery Ingredients:
- 3 slices bacon, fried or baked until crispy and diced into small pieces
- 1 can (16.3 ounces / 462 grams) Grands! biscuits
Frying and Coating Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) powdered sugar
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a deep pot or pan with vegetable oil, heating to 350°F for optimal frying temperature.
- Separate refrigerated biscuits and create doughnut shapes by cutting out center holes using a round object like an oil container lid.
- Carefully lower doughnuts into hot oil, frying each side until achieving a rich golden-brown color, approximately 1-2 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried doughnuts onto a cooling rack lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil and allow slight cooling.
- Combine powdered sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl, whisking until achieving a smooth, glossy glaze consistency.
- Immerse one side of each doughnut into the maple glaze, allowing excess to drip off before returning to the cooling rack.
- Immediately sprinkle crisp, crumbled bacon pieces over the wet glaze, ensuring they adhere securely to the surface.
- Allow glaze to set for 3-5 minutes, permitting the topping to firmly attach and the coating to slightly harden.
- Serve warm for the most delectable texture and flavor experience.
Notes
- Crisp bacon beforehand to ensure maximum crunchiness, allowing it to cool and crumble easily over the doughnuts for perfect texture.
- Control oil temperature carefully to prevent burning or undercooking, using a digital thermometer for precise 350F reading.
- Drain doughnuts thoroughly on paper towels to remove excess grease and maintain a light, crispy exterior.
- Try alternative toppings like chopped pecans or sea salt for different flavor variations and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg