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Baked Doughnuts

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 12 doughnuts 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Baked Doughnuts are soft, fluffy, and lightly sweet—perfect for breakfast or a fun dessert! No frying required, and they’re ready in under 30 minutes. Top them with cinnamon sugar or a sweet glaze for extra flavor.


Ingredients

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For the Doughnuts:

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional, for classic doughnut flavor)

1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar

2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter, melted

1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk

1/2 cup (120g) plain yogurt (or sour cream)

1 large egg

2 tsp vanilla extract

For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating (Optional):

1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar

1 tsp cinnamon

3 tbsp (42g) melted butter

For the Vanilla Glaze (Optional):

1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

2 tbsp (30ml) milk

1/2 tsp vanilla extract


Instructions

Make the Doughnuts:

 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a doughnut pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. Mix wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, milk, yogurt, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fill the pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the doughnut cavities, filling each about ¾ full.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.

    Cinnamon Sugar Coating (Optional):

    1. In a bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon.
    2. Brush warm doughnuts with melted butter, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

    Vanilla Glaze (Optional):

    1. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
    2. Dip the cooled doughnuts in the glaze and place them on a wire rack to set.

Notes

Use pumpkin spice instead of nutmeg for a fall twist.

Add mini chocolate chips or sprinkles to the batter for extra fun!

Store doughnuts in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.