Baked Pretzel Doughnuts

Directions

1. Step 1 complete

   In a medium-sized bowl, pour in the almond milk and add the pretzels. Transfer the bowl to the fridge to steep for 2 hours. At the 2-hour mark, the pretzels should be softened and the milk should taste exactly like pretzels. Give it a taste! If it needs more time, let it steep for an additional 30 minutes. Transfer the milk mixture to the blender and pulse until sloshy. Run the mixture through a sieve to strain. You should end up with a scant cup of almond milk.

2. Step 2 complete

   Spray a doughnut pan with cooking spray and set aside. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

3. Step 3 complete

   To the almond milk, whisk in the egg and vegetable oil. In one batch, pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

4. Step 4 complete

   Fill each cavity in the doughnut pan about 3/4 of the way. Give a smack on the counter to even out the batter and transfer to the oven to bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the doughnuts spring back when poked.

5. Step 5 complete

   Allow to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Invert the doughnuts and allow them to cool on a baking rack. Repeat the filling and baking process until you’ve worked your way through the remainder of the batter. You should end up with 12 doughnuts.

6. Step 6 complete

   While the last batch of doughnuts are cooling, make the glaze. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, almond milk and corn syrup. The corn syrup isn’t absolutely necessary but I do love the shine it gives the glaze. Dunk each doughnut into the glaze and immediately top with a sprinkling of crushed pretzels.