Easy Eggless Donut Recipe (Homemade No Yeast Donuts)

Easy Eggless Donut Recipe (Homemade No Yeast Donuts)

Our eggless donut recipe brings you all the deliciousness of traditional donuts without the need for eggs. This easy recipe will give you moist and buttery donuts that are sure to become your family favorite.

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Donuts are like a universal language of comfort food. Their pillowy-soft texture and the endless array of glazes and toppings give them their universal appeal!

Now, imagine getting all that deliciousness minus the eggs. That’s where our homemade eggless donut recipe comes into play.

These eggless donuts taste exactly similar to your regular donuts.

Even though they are made from simple ingredients usually found in your pantry, they are incredibly delicious and indulgent. I promise you, you won’t miss your store-bought donuts, once you taste these.

They are fried, sugary, old-fashioned, and comforting. And it is fun to make these donuts from scratch without leaving the comforts of your home.

This eggless donuts recipe is the perfect option for anyone who wants a tasty treat that also happens to be egg free and vegan-friendly.

Follow my step-by-step instructions and helpful tips for a foolproof eggless donut recipe!

Make these donuts for a special breakfast or brunch. They’re even great as a dessert alternative to cakes or cupcakes for a birthday treat!

Why You’ll Love this Eggless Donut Recipe

Here’s why you will love this no yeast, eggless donut recipe –

• Easy and delicious donut recipe.

• Requires simple ingredients.

• We do not need any egg replacer or binding agent to make these egg-free donuts.

• This is a no-yeast donut recipe.

• This recipe makes delicious, soft, moist donuts.

• Can customize the recipe by adding different kinds of glazes and toppings.

• Can be made vegan or gluten-free.

• Great as a breakfast/brunch or birthday treat!

Making Donuts without Eggs

Donuts made in most places in the United States contain eggs. Eggs help with leavening and they provide structure to the donuts.

Since I am allergic to eggs, I had to make an eggless version of the old fashioned donuts. To make up for the lack of eggs in this eggless doughnut recipe, I have used milk, vinegar, and yogurt.

Role of Yeast in Donut Recipe

Traditionally yeast* is also used to prepare fried donuts. Yeast reacts in the dough to create small air bubbles which make the donuts fluffy.

The alternative I have used here instead of yeast is baking soda and baking powder. They create a similar effect to yeast by creating bubbles of carbon dioxide. This makes our no-egg donut super fluffy.

Why Skip the Yeast in Eggless Donut Recipe?

While yeast-risen donuts have their charm, skipping yeast simplifies the process, making these donuts a quick and hassle-free treat. Plus, you won’t have to wait for dough to rise – instant gratification at its finest.

Type of Oil to Fry Homemade Eggless Donuts

For deep frying donuts, it’s recommended to use a neutral-flavored oil with a high smoke point. This ensures that your donuts fry evenly and develop that coveted crispy texture.

Vegetable oil or canola oil is best to make these fried donuts.

When heating the oil, make sure to maintain a consistent temperature between 350°F and 375°F (175°C – 190°C). This ensures that the donuts cook evenly without becoming greasy. 

I recommend using a thermometer* to monitor the oil temperature throughout the frying process.

Ingredients and Alternatives for Eggless Donut Recipe

Find the full ingredient list and recipe in the recipe card below.

Milk and White Vinegar: I added white vinegar to whole milk to make buttermilk for this recipe. Lower fat or non-dairy milk would also work but the donuts aren’t as flavorful or rich. 

If using plant-based milk, use 1 tbsp of white vinegar to make vegan buttermilk. Almond milk would work best in this recipe. 

Powdered Sugar / Icing Sugar: This is used to sweeten the donut dough.

Butter: Melted butter enhances the donut’s flavor and makes it tender and moist. You can also use vegan butter in its place. It is best to use unsalted butter.

Flour: All-purpose flour* gives the dough structure. 

You may be able to sub half with whole wheat flour, to make a healthy version of donuts. But these will be denser and you may not get fluffy donuts.

I haven’t tried this recipe with any other flour so try it at your own risk!

Yogurt: I use plain yogurt to make my donuts moist. Greek yogurt or sour cream should also work.

For a vegan recipe, use vegan yogurt.

Baking powder, baking soda: These are leavening agents. 

Since our homemade eggless donut recipe doesn’t use instant yeast* or active dry yeast*, we need baking soda and baking powder to give the dough rise and make it fluffy.

Others: Salt, Oil

How to Make the Best Eggless Donuts

Make Buttermilk

Mix milk and white vinegar in a small mixing bowl. Let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes till the milk curdles.

This forms tangy buttermilk. Set it aside.

Prepare Dough

In a separate large bowl, mix in all the dry ingredients. To this, add the wet ingredients – milk mixture, butter, and yogurt.

Combine everything till it comes together to form a slightly sticky dough. You don’t need a standmixer*. You can use your hand make the dough.

It’s important not to overmix.

Wrap the dough in cling wrap*. Allow it to rest for approximately 40 minutes.

Roll & Cut out Donuts

Sprinkle flour on a clean countertop. After the resting period, place the soft dough on the floured surface.

Divide it in half. Roll* out each portion to 1/2 inch thickness.

To shape the donuts, use a 3-3.5 inch round cookie cutter* or donut cutter*. You could also improvise with different-sized lids – one for the outer circle and another for the inner circle. 

Gently press the cutter into the dough to create the classic donut shape. 

Fry the Donuts

Add enough oil to a deep pan or pot* and heat it to around 185°C (365°F). This ensures that the donuts fry evenly without becoming overly greasy. 

Carefully place 2-3 donuts into the hot oil at a time, and cook them for about 1 minute on each side over medium flame. Keep a watchful eye as they turn a beautiful golden brown.

Once fried, transfer the donuts onto a paper towel or kitchen towel to absorb any excess oil.

Glaze Donuts 

As the fried donuts cool to room temperature, prepare the glaze. We did pink chocolate glaze and regular chocolate glaze.

Dip each cooled donut into the glaze, allowing any excess glaze to drip off. Place the glazed donuts on a wire rack* to set. You can decorate your glazed treats with sprinkles* at this point.

After about 20 minutes, the glaze will firm up, and your eggless donuts will be ready to enjoy!

Eggless Donut Recipe Variations

• Triple Chocolate Donuts: For a chocolate donut recipe, add cocoa powder* to the dry ingredients. For an extra boost of chocolate, stir in chocolate chips to the dough before resting. Add glossy chocolate glaze and chocolate shavings on top of the doughnuts for the ultimate chocolate indulgence.

• Spiced Donuts: Mix in cinnamon powder, nutmeg*, or pumpkin spice* to the dry ingredients for a warm and cozy flavor profile. Roll the donuts in cinnamon-sugar right after frying for a classic finish. 

• Cream-Filled Donuts: After frying and cooling, use a pastry bag to inject a creamy filling (vanilla or chocolate cream) into the center of each donut. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a thin glaze for a neat finish.

• Other flavors: Add a teaspoon of cardamom*, matcha powder*, or rose water* to the dough for a unique and exotic touch.

Adapt Eggless Donut Recipe To Other Food Allergies 

Gluten-Free Option

For those with gluten allergies, you can make these yummy donuts gluten-free. Replace the all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free flour*.  

Keep in mind that gluten-free flours can have different absorption rates. So you might need to adjust the amount of liquid slightly to achieve the right dough consistency.

Dairy-Free and Vegan Option

To make the recipe dairy-free and vegan-friendly, you can replace the milk, butter, and yogurt with suitable alternatives.

Use plant-based milk like almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk in place of regular milk. Swap out the butter for vegan butter. For the yogurt, opt for non-dairy yogurt made from coconut or almond milk. 

Eggless Donuts Coating / Glaze Options

Sugar Coating

Once the donuts have cooled down, you can roll them in regular sugar or cinnamon sugar (sugar mixed with cinnamon powder*).

• In a bowl, whisk together ¼ cup of sugar with 1 tablespoon of cinnamon.
• Dip the cooled donuts in the melted butter
• Then dip both sides in the cinnamon sugar.

Classic Vanilla Glaze

The timeless combination of powdered sugar, milk, and a hint of vanilla extract creates a glaze that’s both smooth and subtly sweet. 

• Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
• Add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract for a classic and simple glaze.
• Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and let them set on a wire rack.

Decadent Chocolate Glaze

If you love chocolate as much as I do, you will love a chocolate ganache over your donuts.

• Melt some chocolate chips* over a water bath 
• Add some heavy cream till you get the desired consistency of your glaze. 
• Then dip your cooled donuts and let them set before digging in!

For this recipe, we also melted white chocolate chips* with heavy cream. Then I added pink food color* to get that vibrant look!

Maple Cream Glaze

• Make maple cream glaze by combining 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup*.
• Gradually add milk (about 1 tablespoon at a time) until you reach your desired glaze consistency.
• Drizzle or dip the donuts in the maple glaze for a warm and cozy flavor.

Coffee Infusion Glaze

For coffee aficionados, a coffee-infused glaze offers a delightful pick-me-up.

• Brew a strong cup of coffee and allow it to cool.
• Mix 1 cup of powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of the cooled coffee until you achieve a coffee-flavored glaze.
• Dip the donuts into the coffee glaze for a subtle caffeine kick.

Storing Eggless Doughnuts

These donuts are best enjoyed on the same day. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

You can also refrigerate them for up to 5 days. Place the donuts in an airtight container or sealable bag, and store them in the refrigerator. 

However, keep in mind that refrigeration might slightly alter the texture, making them a bit denser.

You can also freeze these fried donuts. Make sure they are cooled completely and then freeze for up to 2-3 months.

To freeze donuts, individually wrap them in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Then place them in an airtight container or resealable freezer bag.

When ready to enjoy, let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours or warm them up in a low-temperature oven.

Make-Ahead Options

Preparing the Dough Ahead

You can prepare the donut dough a day ahead.

After allowing the dough to rest, shape the donut. Then place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.

When you’re ready to indulge, take the baking sheet out. Allow the donuts to come to room temperature for about 20 minutes, and then fry them.

Freeze Uncooked Donuts

After shaping the donuts, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze until firm.

Then, transfer the frozen donuts to an airtight container or freezer bag.

When you’re ready to enjoy them, you can fry them directly from the freezer. Just add an extra minute or so to the frying time.

Glazing Ahead

If you’re a fan of glazed donuts, you can prepare the glaze ahead of time.

Mix up the glaze and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

When you’re ready to enjoy your donuts, give the glaze a quick stir. Proceed with dipping or drizzling the glazed goodness over your freshly fried donuts.

Freezing Cooked Donuts

After frying and cooling the donuts, you can freeze them for later enjoyment. 

Make sure the donuts are completely cooled before placing them in an airtight container or freezer bag. When you’re ready to enjoy them, let them thaw at room temperature for a few hours. 

Serving Eggless Donuts

These delicious donuts can be served as a dessert or even as part of breakfast or brunch.

You can also serve them for high-tea with a side of warm coffee or chai tea latte, scones, and lemon poppy-seed muffins!

Tips for making the Best Eggless Donuts

• Have all the ingredients at room temperature. This helps with better mixing.

• The donut dough is on the stickier side. Do not add a lot of extra flour to make it dry while kneading.

• When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until the dough comes together. Overmixing can result in tough donuts.

• Rest the dough for at least 30-40 min so the leavening agents get activated and we get soft fluffy donuts.

• Highly recommend using a thermometer to ensure the frying oil is at the right cooking temperature which is usually between 185-190C. This guarantees evenly cooked and crispy donuts. The oil will be VERY hot, so please be careful while frying donuts.

•  Fry only 2-3 donuts at a time to prevent overcrowding and maintain consistent oil temperature.

• Make sure the donuts are completely cool before glazing, or the glaze will melt off.

Commonly Asked Questions About Eggless Donut Recipe

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