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Bring the Heath Doughnuts – Gourdough’s Copycat

June 26, 2013

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Bring the Heath Doughnuts – A delicious baked yeast doughnut topped with cream cheese frosting and Heath candy pieces.

Bring the Heath Doughnuts - Gourdough's Copycat from MomOnTimeout.com | A baked yeast doughnut topped with cream cheese frosting and Heath candy pieces.

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So y’all know I went to Austin, TX for BlogHer Food ’13 at the beginning of the month right? Well, weeks before I left, I had made plans with a bunch of blogger buddies to head over to Gourdough’s Doughnuts for some out-of-this-world doughnut goodness. Kristen came up with this amazing idea that we could all pick a doughnut and try to recreate that doughnut once we got home. We had a spreadsheet and everything people. I mean, we are so organized, right?

Well, I saw the Bring the Heath Doughnut and I was sold. Heath is one of my favorite candies. I like it in pretty much everything from no bake cookies to brownie trifles. When I thought about doughnuts topped with Heath bits… Get in my belly!

Bring the Heath Doughnuts - Gourdough's Copycat from MomOnTimeout.com | A baked yeast doughnut topped with cream cheese frosting and Heath candy pieces.

I’m sure I don’t need to tell you how heavenly this doughnut is. I actually ordered two doughnuts and both were SPECTACULAR. The doughnuts are ginormous, soft, sweet and absolutely perfect! Now I wanted  you guys to be able to recreate this at home without a bunch of fancy equipment and without having to break out your deep fryer (I so need to get one of those!) so I made a baked version that you’re going to love!

baked-doughnuts

This doughnut is a raised baked doughnut that actually tastes like a traditionally fried doughnut without all the mess. While they are absolutely amazing straight from the oven, these doughnuts also stay soft for at least a day after baking (I can’t attest to any longer times because we ate them all so quickly…)

Bring the Heath Doughnuts - Gourdough's Copycat from MomOnTimeout.com | A baked yeast doughnut topped with cream cheese frosting and Heath candy pieces.

The cream cheese icing is phenomenal and when topped with Heath bits – look out world!

Want to check out some other Gourdough’s Doughnuts? Go see some of my friends today!

18 Copycat Gourdough's Doughnuts Recipes from your favorite bloggers!

From the picture above, they are in order from the top left corner looking left to right:

PB & J by Capturing Joy | Granny’s Pie by Crazy for Crust | Heavenly Hash by Something Swanky | The Carney (Apple Pie Doughnuts) by Shugary Sweets | The Flying Pig by The Novice Chef | Dirty Berry by Inside BruCrew Life | Bring the Heath by Mom on Timeout | Son of a Peach by Chef-in-Training | Mama’s Cake by The Domestic Rebel | The Mother Clucker by Oh Sweet Basil | Cherry Bombs by My Life as a Mrs.| The Funky Monkey by The Little Kitchen | The Baby Rattler by Confessions of a Cookbook Queen | Black Out Cupcakes {inspired by Gourdoughs} by Cookies & Cups | ODB by Sweet Treats and More| The Puddin’ by Lauren’s Latest | Naughty & Nice by Life’s Ambrosia | Miss Shortcake by Kevin & Amanda

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Bring the Heath Doughnuts – Gourdough’s Copycat

Bring the Heath Doughnuts – A delicious baked yeast doughnut topped with cream cheese frosting and Heath candy pieces.
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword heath doughnuts
Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Let Rise 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Calories 372kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Doughnuts

  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk heated to 110-115 degrees
  • 1 tbsp active dry yeast
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups flour divided
  • 1/2 cup butter cold, cut into 20-24 cubes

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup Heath bits

Instructions

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Cream the cream cheese and butter together.
  • Beat in the vanilla extract.
  • Sift the powdered sugar and gradually add to the cream cheese mixture.
  • Continue beating until frosting is nice and fluffy.
  • Refrigerate until needed.

Doughnuts

  • Beat egg and sugar together in a mixer bowl until nice and blended.
  • Add milk, yeast, vanilla, and salt and continue mixing until combined.
  • Turn mixer to low and gradually add 2 cups of flour. Continue on low speed until dough is pulling away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Change to the dough hook and turn the mixer to medium speed.
  • Add butter one cube at a time and continue beating until butter is combined and no large pieces of butter are visible.
  • Reduce mixer speed to low and continue adding flour a little at a time until the dough forms a ball around the hook. The dough will be very soft.
  • Lightly flour a cutting board and turn dough onto the floured surface.
  • Knead the dough until it is no longer sticky.
  • Lightly grease a medium sized bowl and transfer the dough to the bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size. About 1 hour.
  • Punch down the dough and roll out to 1/2 inch thick.
  • Use a doughnut cutter, cookie cutter, or large glass, to cut out rounds from the dough. Use a smaller cutter for the center.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place doughnuts 2 inches apart. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until almost doubled in size. 20-30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Bake doughnuts until lightly golden and then brush with butter if desired.
  • Let cool for just a few minutes.
  • Frost with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle heath bits on top.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 356mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 460IU | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg

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Comments

  1. Chandra@The Plaid and Paisley Kitchen says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Trish you have captured Gourdoughs perfectly! These look amazing! I would love to have you share them on my Show Me Your Plaid Monday’s linky party!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      July 13, 2013 at 10:16 PM

      Thank you Chandra!

      Reply
  2. Averie @ Averie Cooks says

    July 3, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    Trish I am so impressed with these! The dough recipe itself – I’ve been wanting to make a baked + yeast donut. Normally they’re quickbread donuts; or yeast/fried. I love that it’s baked + yeast. And then that topping..Heath.. love it!!! Pinned!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      July 5, 2013 at 6:04 PM

      Thank you so much Averie! It’s a really fantastic donut, and yeah, that topping…heavenly! Thanks for the pin! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

      Reply
  3. Erin @ Making Memories says

    July 2, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Oh my heck! Heath is my favorite! And you baked these? So they are healthier right? =o) They look amazing!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      July 5, 2013 at 6:11 PM

      Hehe! Totally healthy 😉 Thanks Erin!

      Reply
  4. Heather @ French Press says

    June 28, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    well, you know how I love my donuts, but heath is one of my all time favorite candy bars and ice cream toppings. I’m not sure if Austin is a safe place for me ti visit…ever

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      July 1, 2013 at 7:33 PM

      Oh mine too Heather! Yeah. Austin is definitely a dangerous food location 😉 But lots of fun!

      Reply
  5. Glory/ Glorious Treats says

    June 26, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Hi neighbor! =) These look so amazing! I love that you used a yeast doughnut as a base, I bet they taste AMAZING!! Beautiful job!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 27, 2013 at 6:57 PM

      Hey there! They were pretty darn good 🙂 So glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  6. Carole says

    June 26, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    Trish: we you reading my mind? I LOVE Heath Bars, too! You are so funny…I loved the “get in my belly”. I can’t wait to try these – too bad I’m starting a diet tomorrow, but I’ll definitely make these sometime soon because they are baked, not fried. Thank you for recreating an awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 26, 2013 at 6:15 PM

      Hehe! Maybe! Save these for your cheat day 😉

      Reply
  7. katie says

    June 26, 2013 at 2:25 PM

    This looks so good. I didn’t get to try this donut while at GourDoughs so I’ll have to give your recipe a whirl!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 26, 2013 at 6:16 PM

      It was the bomb Katie! Definitely give it a try 🙂

      Reply
  8. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

    June 26, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    I love the fact that you baked your doughnuts! Heath bars are one of my faves too and the fact that they are on a doughnut well that does, like you hoped, blow my mind 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 26, 2013 at 6:16 PM

      Mission accomplished! Thanks Des!

      Reply
  9. carrian says

    June 26, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    I want all of these donuts!!! I’m so hungry now!!!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 26, 2013 at 6:16 PM

      Don’t they all look amazing? This was SUCH a good idea!

      Reply
  10. Julianne @ Beyond Frosting says

    June 26, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    BAKED doughnuts! They look so amazing! Plus anything with cream cheese frosting is pretty much my favorite!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 26, 2013 at 6:17 PM

      Oh I hear that Julianne! Cream cheese frosting and I get along famously 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!

      Reply
  11. Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl says

    June 26, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    I LOVE that these are baked and not fried…sort of balances out the guilt from eating all of the Heath topping, LOL. These turned out just gorgeous, Trish – yummo!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 26, 2013 at 6:17 PM

      That was EXACTLY what I was thinking Ashley! Thanks girl!

      Reply
  12. Happy Valley Chow says

    June 26, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    Those definitely look delicious and a must try! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 26, 2013 at 6:18 PM

      Thanks so much! They were worth the effort for sure 🙂

      Reply
  13. Rachel says

    June 26, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Yesss!! This is my favorite option at Gordough’s! Bring the Heath with a little coffee…mmm mm…so good! 🙂

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 26, 2013 at 6:20 PM

      These were SO good Rachel – LOVED them!

      Reply
  14. Jessica - The Novice Chef says

    June 26, 2013 at 10:11 AM

    Love that you baked yours! So smart!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 26, 2013 at 6:22 PM

      Thanks Jessica! They turned out great!

      Reply
  15. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes and Desserts says

    June 26, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    Heath is one of my favorite flavors ever – these look incredible!

    Reply
    • Trish - Mom On Timeout says

      June 26, 2013 at 6:22 PM

      Oh mine too Erin! Thank you!

      Reply
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