So, I had this idea for a fun and tasty holiday treat...candy cane doughnuts! I remembered that I had saved this baked buttermilk doughnut recipe from the summer and decided to give it a try for these.
I was also excited to give my doughnut pan a try too. I purchased this over the summer but hadn't had a chance to use it yet.
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While the doughnuts baked in the oven the kitchen smelled incredible. The nutmeg combined with the other ingredients in the batter created this warm inviting aroma and I had very high hopes for these.
Once they came out of the oven, I topped them with a simple sugar glaze that was flavored with peppermint extract. The crushed candy canes on top added more flavor, texture and a perfect holiday decoration. Unfortunately, the doughnut itself tasted a bit disappointing and that's why I'm not listing the recipe here. However, I still love the idea of a warm sweet doughnut, topped with yummy, crushed candy canes and am looking for another recipe.
If you have a doughnut recipe (baked preferably) that is really good, please feel free to send it along....THANKS!
Fab idea! I wouldn't have thought to sprinkle on crushed candy canes.
ReplyDeleteIt's too bad you didn't like the recipe. I'm far from a doughnut connoisseur so I'd probably love it regardless, haha.
ReplyDeleteThey look very pretty though!!
They sure are pretty! I want those pans, too...
ReplyDeletemaybe a chocolate donut would be good, mint & chocolate are a great combo.
ooohhh...I like that idea Andrea.
ReplyDeleteOkay. This is genius. That is all I have to say.
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