Ever since Gourdough's opened in Austin, Texas, I fell in love with their crazy delicious donuts. They had one that my fiance always got called the "Flying Pig" which consisted of a donut with maple icing and bacon on top (topped with even more maple icing). This is what I decided to attempt to make at home yesterday and they turned out amazing. If I can do it out of my own home, anyone can. Raise your hand if you love donuts like me! If so, give these a try, and make your way to Gourdough's if you are ever in Austin.
*Makes: 7 donuts
Donuts:
- 2 tablespoons water, warmed
- 2 tsp instant yeast
- 3/4 cup (180ml) milk, warmed
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 3/4 cups (360g) all-purpose flour
- vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 tablespoons milk (give or take)
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 cups (260g) powdered sugar
- 7 pieces of bacon (you can use more if you would like, this is all I had)
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
