10 Homemade Doughnut Recipes You Have to Try

I kind of have a thing for doughnuts. It's true. They're my love language. They get me. If I had to choose a food group to eat for the rest of my life, doughnuts would be it. There's no shame in that, my friends. A wise friend of mine once said, "Why be sad when there are doughnuts in this world?" And she's entirely correct. There are very few things that can't be remedied by a good doughnut. And as much as I love to eat doughnuts, I've also discovered a new love for making them. That's right! Doughnuts are surprisingly easy to make at home. With a few standard baking ingredients and a little bit of doughnut will power, you can make these tasty treats yourself. When the doughnut cravings strike you, you only have to walk to your kitchen. Dreams really do come true!

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For the best classic yeast doughnut you'll ever eat, make these. Heart-shaped doughnuts make everything better. And I know from personal experience that these doughnuts freeze extremely well. If on the off-chance you do not finish them all in one sitting, you can freeze what's left and pop them in the microwave when you need one again. (Yes, need.)

Another great classic is a sugared cake doughnut. This recipe courtesy of Sheri Silver could not be easier to make! With a few ingredients that you probably have on hand, you can make these in just a few minutes. Perfect for a birthday morning breakfast or an afternoon treat! If you don't have a doughnut cutter, don't fret! You can use a glass to cut your dough.

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Chocolate lovers will go crazy for Joy the Baker's double chocolate baked doughnuts. With a chocolate cake batter and a rich chocolatey glaze, you'll have nothing but heart eyes for days. Decorate them with cute colorful sprinkles and have a doughnut party!

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Surprisingly enough, there's a yummy homemade doughnut option for those of us that need gluten-free. With non-dairy butter, coconut oil and gluten-free baking mix, you can whip up these delicious gluten-free powdered sugar doughnuts from Andrea's Notebook.

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If jelly doughnuts are your thing, you're in luck. These homemade jelly doughnuts from Smitten Kitchen look amazing and can be filled with your favorite jam or jelly. A little mixing, a little frying, a little filling, and your heart will be set. If you need dairy-free, there are some options for you!

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If frying doughnuts seems too unhealthy for you, you can always bake some instead. These baked pumpkin doughnuts with salted maple glaze are like heaven. All you need is a trusty doughnut pan and a craving for a warm, comforting treat. And don't be turned off by pumpkin. They are delicious and should be eaten year-round.

Everything is cuter when it comes in miniature size! These mini doughnuts with vanilla glaze from Smashed Peas and Carrots will not disappoint. Even better, no frying! These little treats are perfect to make with the kids, too. Perfect for a party or brunch with friends.

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If you don't have a doughnut pan, you can always make doughnut muffins! These cinnamon-sugar doughnut muffins—courtesy of This Heart of Mine—look delicious! If you're short on time, you can make the batter the night before, then bake them in time for breakfast! Another recipe that won't let you down.

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When I was a girl, strawberry doughnuts were my favorite. Still today, I have a thing for those sweet, pink treats—and Cooking Classy's baked strawberry doughnuts look incredible! Using fresh strawberries, I'm sure they taste amazing!

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Last but not least, we must pay tribute to the new kid on the donut block, the maple bacon doughnut. These savory and sweet rings of deliciousness have become more and more popular the last few years. Best of all, thanks to this recipe from Baked by Rachel, you can make them at home to satisfy your meat-hungry man. (But I bet you'll love them, too!)

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