Description
Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Bacon Donuts highlight sweet and savory flavors from classic American breakfast traditions. Rich bourbon whipped cream complements crispy bacon bits for an indulgent breakfast treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 6 slices of bacon
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (cold)
- 2 tbsps powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp bourbon (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Bacon Preparation: Preheat oven to 375F (190C), line baking sheet with parchment paper, coat bacon slices with brown sugar, and roast for 15-20 minutes until crispy and caramelized. Cool and finely chop.
- Donut Batter Creation: In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt). In a separate bowl, whisk wet ingredients (milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract). Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture until just combined.
- Baking Process: Fill donut molds two-thirds full, bake at 375F (190C) for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Allow donuts to cool slightly.
- Coating Technique: Brush cooled donuts with melted butter, then roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture to create a delectable exterior.
- Bourbon Whipped Cream: Chill mixing bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, bourbon, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
- Final Assembly: Garnish donuts with finely chopped candied bacon, serve immediately with a luxurious dollop of bourbon whipped cream for dipping or topping.
Notes
- Control Bacon Crispiness: Watch bacon closely during roasting to prevent burning; aim for a golden-brown caramelized texture without becoming too dark or bitter.
- Prevent Dense Donuts: Mix wet and dry ingredients minimally to avoid overworking the batter, which can create tough, heavy donuts instead of light, fluffy ones.
- Master Coating Technique: Ensure donuts are slightly cooled but still warm when rolling in cinnamon-sugar mixture for optimal adhesion and even coverage.
- Whip Cream Carefully: Use chilled equipment and avoid over-beating to maintain smooth, soft peaks in bourbon whipped cream without turning it into butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg