Sunbeam FPSBDML920 Donut Maker, Yellow

by Sunbeam

• Fun-shaped donut maker creates freshly baked donuts
• Makes up to 5 round-shaped donuts in just minutes
• Handy "on/ready" indicator lights; nonstick surface for effortless food release
• Latching hinged lid allows for space-saving upright storage
• Measures 10-4/5 by 8 by 3-4/5 inches

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 3.8 inches ; 6.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B003TSB4M8
• Item model number: FPSBDML920
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (64 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,472 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Gather around and enjoy the warm, sugary goodness of a State Fair classic with help from this adorable Sunbeam donut maker. Shaped like an oversized version of the delicious treat, complete with rounded lid, center cutout, and printed "sprinkles", the delightful appliance quickly creates up to five donuts in a matter of minutes - no more messes and added fat from deep fryers or pots of oil on the stove to contend with. Furthermore, its nonstick cooking surface easily releases the completed baked goods and cleans up effortlessly when through. To use, simply power on the unit and wait for its "warm-up" and "bake ready" indicator lights to illuminate. Fill the donut-shaped molds with batter, secure the hinged lid, and carefully remove the desserts to a rack to cool after baking. Then the decorating fun begins, with topping options ranging from frosting and powdered sugar to sprinkles, chocolate drizzles, and more - just let creativity be the guide. While the unit offers too much fun to pack away for long, its latching lid allows for space-saving upright storage in a cupboard, pantry, or drawer when not in use.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

75 of 77 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Fresh Donuts at Home are Great!! December 18, 2011

By Bobo Roni

I received this as a gift from a friend this holiday season. I have made some great donuts so far. Steering clear of the recipes included in the instructional booklet, (a tip from users online), I found recipes by doing a search online. Recipes for donuts that include butter seem to be the best bet. It takes me about an hour from start to finish to prepare and create a whole batch of 10-12 donuts.

Before putting the dough into the wells, I brush butter in them and it helps the donut brown nicely. Make sure not to overfill the wells, only fill halfway, or the mixture will bubble out the sides and create a donut with excess. I leave each batch in about 10 minutes to ensure the donuts are cooked through and the outsides are brown. If you don't add enough batter, your donuts will brown unevenly. If I'm making cinnamon sugar donuts, I dip the donuts into butter and swirl to get a coating, then dip them in a cinnamon sugar mixture to top them. These store very well in the fridge and freezer.

I was skeptical about having to store donuts and losing flavor or texture in the process. To my surprise, popping these in the toaster oven make them spring back to life as if they were fresh out of the maker.

I have enjoyed using this appliance so far and look forward to finding more recipes to try out to share with friends.

*PS- (UPDATE 12/22) here are the ingredients for the Cinnamon Sugar donuts (my fave so far)

Dry ingredients:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Wet ingredients:
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup melted butter or 1/2 cup margarine

Cinnamon sugar mixture for tops (add more as necessary):
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Mix together, brush the wells with butter, then fill the wells up 1/2 way. Should produce 12 donuts.

52 of 52 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Works perfectly! December 14, 2010

By Elmer's mom

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LOVE this donut maker. It is very easy to use and works perfectly - donuts cook quickly and pop out easily, and the surface is easy to wipe off when cooking is done. I have also been experimenting with muffin mixes, etc. to make muffin 'donuts' for fun breakfasts - some mixes add a minute or so to the normal cook time, but that is still fast. My favorite recipe so far: one box butter recipe yellow cake mix with a teaspoon each of cinnamon, nutmeg, and mace (I leave out the oil so they are healthier - still delicious). Makes a really good traditional cake donut. So, so good...depending on what recipe or mix you use, the donuts have the potential to be a lot healthier than store-bought donuts as well since they aren't fried. The donuts are great the first day - fine the second day if you pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to warm them up.

44 of 46 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what we needed December 6, 2010

By Mlexm?xkodwan

We just bought this over the weekend and tried it out with a gluten-free recipe. We had given up "fresh" donuts to buy GF frozen ones, which are good, but nothing like hot and homemade. My 8-yr-old daughter was in heaven -- we made glazes from the recipes that came with the maker and also just sprinkled them with cinnamon sugar. The doughnuts are small, so she ate 5 of them -- for our family of 5 we made about 20 doughnuts. Very easy, quick and a fun morning treat!