Everybody loves doughnuts, especially when they’re soft and a little drippy. These Bourbon Bacon Doughnuts are just that—tender inside, crisp outside, and utterly irresistible.
If you enjoy classic sugar doughnuts but want to take them up a notch, these combine a light, tender dough with a bourbon glaze and salty bacon bits. They’re a fun twist on fried treats—boozy, sweet, and savory all at once. Recently I made Irish cream–filled doughnuts, and these bourbon-glazed, bacon-topped doughnuts follow that same playful spirit.
More doughnut recipes to try:
- Irish Cream Filled Doughnuts
- Vanilla Bean Baby Doughnuts
- Chocolate Banana Doughnuts
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Bourbon Bacon Doughnuts
AmericanIngredients
For the Doughnuts
- 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided (plus extra for rolling)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fine salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable shortening
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tbsp bourbon
- Canola oil, for frying
For the Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- Bacon, cooked and chopped into tiny pieces
Instructions
Make the Doughnuts
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle, combine 2 cups of the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the shortening and mix until combined.
- Stir in the buttermilk, egg, and egg yolk until smooth.
- Add the bourbon and the remaining cup of flour, mixing until well incorporated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 to 6 hours.
- When ready to fry, turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and press to about 1/2″ thickness.
- Cut doughnuts with a 3–4″ round cutter and a 1″ cutter for the holes. Re-roll scraps as needed.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot or fryer. Prepare a wire rack with paper towels for draining.
- Fry doughnuts and holes in small batches 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Transfer to the paper towel-lined rack and let cool slightly before glazing.
Make the Glaze
- Whisk confectioners’ sugar and bourbon together until you have a thick glaze. Add a splash of milk if needed to thin it.
- Dip each doughnut briefly into the glaze and let excess drip off for a few seconds.
- Place glazed doughnuts on a wire rack and press chopped bacon into the glaze so it adheres.
- Allow the glaze to set, then serve.
Notes
Nutrition
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Calories: 443kcal
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Carbohydrates: 74g
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Protein: 12g
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Fat: 10g
Nutritional information is an approximation and will vary with ingredients used.
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Hop around and spread some doughnut love with other great recipes, from coconut-filled holes to maple bacon and baked chocolate varieties.