Description
Cinnamon sugar bacon donuts elevate breakfast to a luxurious experience, blending sweet and savory flavors in an irresistible treat. Southern comfort meets culinary creativity with this bourbon-spiked whipped cream that complements the crispy bacon-topped pastry perfection you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (180 ml) whole milk
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 slices of bacon
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream (cold)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon bourbon (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Craft a perfectly lined baking sheet with parchment paper and heat the oven to 375F (190C).
- Generously coat bacon slices with brown sugar on both surfaces, arranging them flat across the prepared sheet.
- Roast the bacon for 15-20 minutes until achieving a crispy, caramelized texture, then allow to cool before finely chopping.
- Prepare the donut pan or donut maker for baking.
- Whisk together dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a smooth, even blend of flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Create a separate mixture of wet ingredients, combining milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract with precise, gentle strokes.
- Gradually incorporate wet ingredients into dry components, mixing until just combined to maintain a light, airy batter.
- Carefully fill donut molds approximately two-thirds full using a spoon or piping technique.
- Bake donuts at 375F (190C) for 8-10 minutes, or follow specific donut maker instructions, until achieving a golden brown appearance.
- Prepare a shallow dish with a cinnamon-sugar mixture for coating.
- Once donuts have slightly cooled, delicately brush with melted butter and roll in the aromatic cinnamon-sugar blend.
- Chill a mixing bowl for whipped cream preparation.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, bourbon, and vanilla extract, carefully creating soft peaks without overbeating.
- Garnish each donut with finely chopped candied bacon.
- Serve immediately with a luxurious dollop of bourbon whipped cream alongside or for elegant dipping.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut bacon for maximum caramelization and crunch, ensuring each bite delivers rich, sweet-savory complexity.
- Create gluten-free variations by substituting regular flour with almond or coconut flour, maintaining the donuts’ tender texture.
- Allow donuts to cool completely before coating to prevent soggy results and ensure a crisp cinnamon sugar exterior.
- Adjust bourbon quantity in whipped cream based on personal preference, starting with a light splash for subtle depth without overwhelming alcohol notes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg