Holey Deliciousness: 12 Heavenly Doughnut Recipes

The cake-versus-yeast debate is a matter of fierce contention. These, with their crisp edges and fluffy centers, make a compelling case for the former.

A well-made doughnut needs little more than a dusting of sugar and spice. Use our base recipe in an edible game for kids -- or kids at heart.

These jam-filled confections are a Hanukkah treat, but eight nights a year hardly seem enough. We’d motion for their inclusion in your year-round brunch rotation.

The sugary crust on these doughnuts gives under pressure, releasing a flood of pastry cream. Let it dribble down your chin -- that’s what napkins are for.

If time is tight, a homemade glaze can elevate a store-bought batch. We’ve never understood the doughnut-shop mentality of limiting the sprinkles to one side anyway.

Somewhere between a doughnut and a hole, there is bomboloni: a midsize Italian pastry best served with espresso. The word rolls off the tongue as deliciously as the confection tastes going down.

Imagine the love child of a doughnut hole and a Rolo. Don’t let the caramel center scare you -- all you’ll need are store-bought candies trimmed to fit.

These pint-size pastries are proof that mini treats can be jam-packed with flavor. A fruity center and a roll in powdered sugar take them over the top.

For some, a doughnut is just another tasty vehicle for frosting -- or chocolate-brandy sauce. Up the glaze-to-doughnut ratio with a batch of dippable doughnut twists.