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Bee Doughnuts Recipe

Bee Doughnuts Recipe


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  • Total Time: 32-35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Honey-kissed bee doughnuts bring sweet Mediterranean charm to breakfast tables with their golden, flower-inspired shapes. Delicate pastry drizzled with local honey offers a delightful morning escape that connects you to sun-drenched orchards and traditional baking magic.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients (Dough Base):

  • 2 cups (480 milliliters) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup (120 milliliters) whole milk
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar

Dry Ingredients (Leavening and Seasoning):

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Wet and Flavoring Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Decoration Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
  • 34 tablespoons milk (adjust for consistency)
  • Yellow food coloring
  • ½ cup (120 milliliters) melted chocolate or chocolate frosting
  • Mini candy eyes
  • Sliced almonds or white chocolate discs

Instructions

  1. Craft the Doughnut Foundation

Whisk together dry ingredients in a mixing vessel. In a separate container, blend liquid components until harmonious. Merge wet and dry mixtures, stirring gently to maintain a light texture. For baked version, transfer batter into a greased doughnut mold, filling each cavity approximately three-quarters full. Slide into a preheated oven and bake until a testing skewer emerges pristine. Alternatively, for fried rendition, utilize a traditional yeast doughnut recipe or procure pre-made pastries.

  1. Formulate Vibrant Honey-Hued Glaze

Combine powdered sugar with milk in a compact bowl, whisking until achieving a silky consistency. Introduce yellow food coloring, blending thoroughly to create an even, sunny pigmentation. Calibrate the glaze’s viscosity by incrementally adding milk or sugar, ensuring optimal coating potential.

  1. Transform Pastries into Whimsical Pollinators

Once doughnuts cool completely, immerse each top into the golden glaze, allowing excess to cascade back. Position on a wire platform for setting. Utilize chocolate medium to craft horizontal stripes mimicking bee anatomy. Delicately affix miniature confectionery eyes near the doughnut’s summit using a minute icing dollop. Position sliced almonds or white chocolate discs as elegant wing formations.

  1. Present and Celebrate

Allow decorative elements to solidify for a brief interlude. Unveil these enchanting bee-inspired confections, inviting joyful sharing among companions and loved ones.

Notes

  • Swap flour for gluten-free alternatives like almond or rice flour to accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising taste.
  • Reduce sugar content by using natural sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup for a healthier version of these adorable bee-themed treats.
  • Experiment with different food coloring shades to create variations in bee colors, making each doughnut unique and playful.
  • Use dairy-free milk and vegan butter substitutes to transform this recipe into a plant-based friendly dessert that everyone can enjoy.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes (baked) or 15 minutes (fried)
  • Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 197
  • Sugar: 12 g
  • Sodium: 100 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 26 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 3 g
  • Cholesterol: 47 mg