Bee Doughnuts: 7 Irresistible Treats That Will Delight You
Bee Doughnuts are fluffy baked treats topped with a sweet honey glaze and bee-shaped sprinkles, making them a fun and whimsical dessert for any occasion. Light, golden, and easy to prepare, they’re perfect for breakfast, parties, or tea time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 12 doughnuts
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup honey (for glazing)
Bee-shaped sprinkles (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a doughnut pan.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet and dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- Pour the batter into the greased doughnut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the doughnuts are golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the doughnuts to cool completely before glazing.
- Brush each doughnut with honey and decorate with bee-shaped sprinkles.
Notes
Use maple syrup or agave nectar instead of honey for the glaze.
Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a spiced variation.
Drizzle with melted chocolate for added richness.
Substitute plant-based milk and butter for a dairy-free version.
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freeze unglazed doughnuts for up to 1 month and glaze after thawing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
