If you want that nostalgic, carnival-style donut that you eat with greasy fingers while standing in the rain, fry them. It’s an experience. But if you want a weekday donut that doesn’t require a hazmat suit for your kitchen, baking is the way.
Baked donuts are the reliable friend who shows up with snacks and doesn’t leave a mess. They’re the donut for people who love donuts but love their clean stove even more. And honestly, that’s a valid life priority.
So go ahead. Pre-heat your oven, break out the cinnamon sugar, and make a batch. You’ll nod along, licking your fingers, and think, “Yeah, I can totally do this.” And you’ll never look back at a pot of bubbling oil the same way again.