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Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing

February 8, 2012 by Kristina Sloggett 41 Comments

Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing – for Valentines breakfast or any day of the year, these light pink donuts are flavored with saffron and rose and the perfect amount of sweet! 

 

Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing on baking rack

Here I am with another pink and yellow dessert.

I have had the flavors of this doughnut in my head for a while. I couldn’t wait to taste it, and I have to say, they are as good as I imagined they would be.

These Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing will be a unique and decadent Valentines breakfast or dessert option.

Well, one of them. It’s Valentines Week around here, I cannot limit myself to one pink dessert.

I love the complex flavor saffron brings, and pairing it with a subtle rosewater is simply meant to be. I love these flavors, I love these doughnuts.

Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing stacked on a baking rack, one freshly frosted

Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing

dairy, gluten and soy free, vegan

makes 6 doughnuts

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup gluten free 1:1 flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
pinch sea salt
1/4 cup coconut milk (So Delicious carton)
3 large pinches saffron strands (or 1 teaspoon powdered)
1/3 cup maple syrup

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup coconut oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

Pour coconut milk into mixing bowl, pinch saffron strands between fingers to break strands, stir into milk.  Add maple syrup, vinegar and oil.

In separate bowl*, combine flour, baking powder and salt, add to liquid mixture. Fill doughnut pan between 1/2 – 3/4 full (or use muffin tin).

Bake at 375 for 12 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes clean. Allow to cool before icing.

*the way my mom taught me when I was 5: mix all wet ingredients; add flour on top of wet  but do not mix – add remaining dry ingredients to the flour, mix into just the flour, then mix into wet ingredients. Save a bowl!

Rosewater Icing

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 1/2 tablespoons* coconut milk
1 drop rosewater essence
coloring, optional (I used Seelect Tea – vegan + organic) 

INSTRUCTIONS:

Sift powdered sugar into mixing bowl. Whisk in coconut milk, *adjusting amount for desired consistency. Mix in a drop of rosewater essence and color if using.

Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing sliced in half on a plate

Do you cook with saffron? What kinds of dishes do you make with it?

 

 

 

printable Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing recipes: 

 

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Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing
Author: Kristina Sloggett
Recipe type: Dessert, Breakfast
Serves: 6 donuts
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup gluten free 1:1 flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • pinch sea salt
  • ¼ cup coconut milk (So Delicious carton)
  • 3 large pinches saffron strands (or 1 teaspoon powdered)
  • ⅓ cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
Instructions
  1. Pour coconut milk into mixing bowl, pinch saffron strands between fingers to break strands, stir into milk.  Add maple syrup, vinegar and oil.
  2. In separate bowl*, combine flour, baking powder and salt, add to liquid mixture. Fill doughnut pan between ½ - ¾ full (or use muffin tin).
  3. Bake at 375 for 12 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes clean. Allow to cool before icing.
  4. *the way my mom taught me when I was 5: mix all wet ingredients; add flour on top of wet  but
  5. do not mix - add remaining dry ingredients to the flour, mix into just the flour, then mix into wet ingredients. Save a bowl!
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Rosewater Icing
Author: Kristina Sloggett
Recipe type: Dessert
 
Ingredients
  • 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1½ tablespoons* coconut milk
  • 1 drop rosewater essence
  • coloring, optional (I used Seelect Tea - vegan + organic)
Instructions
  1. Sift powdered sugar into mixing bowl. Whisk in coconut milk, *adjusting amount for desired consistency. Mix in a drop of rosewater essence and color if using.
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Saffron Donuts with Rosewater Icing on a baking rack

 

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Comments

  1. Victoria (District Chocoholic) says

    February 8, 2012 at 5:50 am

    Not that these aren’t awesome already, but if you added sprinkles to the top, they would look like the “Simpsons Doughnuts.”

    Reply
  2. Alayna @ Thyme Bombe says

    February 8, 2012 at 6:11 am

    Awesome flavor combo! I love rose flavored desserts and I bet rose and saffron make for an unusual and exotic treat.

    Reply
  3. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    February 8, 2012 at 6:28 am

    When I can stomach the expense of saffron (seriously how can those tiny little strands cost so darn much!?) I love using it for cooking. I’ve never used it in a dessert, usually just savory dishes (specifically risotto) but I bet it’s wonderful in these donuts, which are gorgeous by the way 🙂

    Reply
  4. Shannon Roche says

    February 8, 2012 at 7:29 am

    I love donuts. I have been trying to use rosewater more frequently, because I accidentally ended up with two bottles in my pantry. It’s so hard to find the right combinations.

    Reply
  5. Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says

    February 8, 2012 at 7:51 am

    Saffron is SO expensive that I’ve never had the opportunity to bake with it. BUT it’s on my list of things to purchase by the CASE when I’m in India in a couple of days. I’ll definitely be making these donuts when I get back home 🙂

    Reply
  6. Cara says

    February 8, 2012 at 8:11 am

    I am so in love with the colors of these donuts, sister! Once again, you did a fabulous job–would I have expected anything different from you?? Of course not 🙂 I cannot wait to try these! xo

    Reply
  7. Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says

    February 8, 2012 at 8:53 am

    Not only do the donuts sound perfect, but that pink and yellow is just so gorgeous, Kris! YUM and beautiful all in one!

    Reply
  8. Heather (Where's the Beach) says

    February 8, 2012 at 11:31 am

    I love your pretty desserts! I really don’t cook with saffron ever.

    Reply
  9. Lisa B says

    February 8, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    I haven’t made much with saffron (I’ve only used it once, I think). But I am always intrigued by it–it’s so interesting and unique!
    The donuts look super good (as always!) 🙂

    Reply
  10. christina says

    February 8, 2012 at 12:24 pm

    I just can never get over your beautiful food photos. You inspire me, to be better with my camera (I suck) and in the kitchen. XO!!

    Reply
  11. jules @ bananamondaes says

    February 8, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    These look stunning. Love the flavour combinations too.

    Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    February 8, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    we usually use saffron in indian sweets and in rice.. i am loving it in the doughnut! with the rose water icing.. it is almost an indian gulab jamun!

    Reply
  13. Norma Chang says

    February 8, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    Saffron in doughnut, definitely unique and decadent and definitely for breakfast.

    Reply
  14. Kath (My Funny Little Life) says

    February 8, 2012 at 3:59 pm

    Hahaha, everything on pink here! Even more than usual. 😉

    Reply
  15. dorry says

    February 8, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    oh, wow! these look amazing and I’m sure taste incredible. I’ve never baked with saffron, but this recipe might just change that. I have some new things to add to my grocery list.

    Reply
  16. Lysa says

    February 8, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    These are perfect for a valentine’s day treat. They look so yummy!!

    Reply
  17. Eden says

    February 8, 2012 at 11:41 pm

    I love saffron. I steep it in hot cocoa.

    Kris, will you be my valentine? Ryan Gosling bailed on me!

    Reply
  18. hihorosie says

    February 9, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    Yummy! My hubs loves saffron (has it every nite) so I’m sure he’d love these. Just need a donut pan…

    Reply
  19. [email protected] says

    February 10, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    That’s it. I’m moving to Portland. Make room on your couch or put a tent up in the backyard. 🙂

    Reply
    • spabettie says

      February 11, 2012 at 4:08 pm

      WEEEEE!! yours wouldn’t be the first friend’s tent in our yard… 😀 and if you’re sleeping inside, you just may wake up to Basil’s head sharing your pillow 🙂

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        February 16, 2012 at 10:13 am

        That would be happy times, sharing a pillow with the sweet Basil-man. 🙂

        Reply
        • spabettie says

          February 17, 2012 at 1:09 pm

          it definitely is… okay, we need to make this happen for you. <3

          Reply
          • [email protected] says

            February 21, 2012 at 11:26 am

            I so very much look forward to the day! The way things have been going I’m going to have to win the lottery first, but I’m working on it. 😉

  20. jess says

    February 13, 2012 at 6:27 am

    these look beautiful – i love cooking with saffron, put it in soups, jams and baked goods. for my biz, i also made a soda around xmas, clementine with cardamon & saffron. it was super tasty w/beautiful color.

    Reply
  21. Gail says

    February 14, 2012 at 7:44 pm

    I love saffron, and bookmarked this lovely recipe!

    Reply
    • spabettie says

      February 17, 2012 at 2:20 pm

      yay, Gail! hope you like them! 🙂

      Reply
  22. Pat says

    April 18, 2012 at 6:46 pm

    these are beautiful, unique flavors

    Reply
  23. Rachel Cooks says

    February 13, 2015 at 4:22 am

    Wow! These are stunners.

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      February 16, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      thank you Rachel!

      Reply
  24. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

    February 13, 2015 at 7:00 am

    These are gorgeous! I’m loving the flavors here. I had a saffron doughnut once here in San Diego, and I loooooved it.

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      February 16, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      thank you Brandon! saffron is such a lovely flavor, and goes so well with rose, I think. now I want a doughnut… 😉

      Reply
  25. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:22 am

    Saffron, really? I wish I could see into your brain to discover how these flavor ideas come up! I don’t cook with saffron enough – it is one of those things I easily forget about!

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      February 16, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      saffron and rose are some of my favorite flavors – in college I used to make an Arabic tea with these ingredients – so good! I should make it again…

      Reply
  26. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

    February 13, 2015 at 9:50 am

    I need to get a donut pan!!! I love this. Saffron!

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      February 16, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      the doughnut pan was a good addition, Pam – I use it often! 🙂

      Reply
  27. bb says

    February 13, 2015 at 11:53 am

    Looks gorgeous and is a favorite flavor combo of mine. Have you ever made Persian Love cake? http://www.dirtylaundrykitchen.com/persian-love-cake/ I wonder if you could use coconut flour in the mix as well? I don’t know much about gluten free ap flour. Not sure what I would need to do to make a blend.

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      February 16, 2015 at 7:36 pm

      coconut flour is a tough one – you could use a small amount in a blend, not replacing the full amount – coconut flour is very absorbent, so using a small amount is recommended.

      thank you for sharing that recipe, Barrett – the flavors sound so good and I am intrigued by the Rose Petal Spread – I will definitely be looking for that!

      Reply
  28. Heather | girlichef says

    February 13, 2015 at 4:35 pm

    This is a gorgeous flavor combination, very middle eastern! I haven’t used saffron in a while, but I want to pick some more up. And I do love the pink and yellow together. 🙂

    Reply
    • Kristina Sloggett says

      February 16, 2015 at 7:30 pm

      I love the pink and yellow too – and yes, these flavors remind me of an Arabic tea I loved in college – saffron and rose, so SO good!

      Reply
  29. Carmella says

    February 10, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Wow, these sound incredibly fancy! I stopped and looked at saffron in the grocery store for a solid 60 seconds before deciding not to get it since I didn’t really have anything in mind to make with it. But now…

    Reply

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