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Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts

Baked cinnamon sugar donuts are made by folding wet ingredients into dry, baking until golden, then coating with butter and cinnamon sugar.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or half cake flour for a softer crumb) 240g
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (or up to 25% light brown sugar) 200g
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder ensure freshness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon freshly ground for best flavor
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt reduce if using salted butter
  • 3/4 cup milk (whole or almond milk, bring to room temperature) 180ml
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted cool slightly before adding (56g)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for depth of flavor
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating) 100g
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing) 56g

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven and Grease Pan:

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 12-cavity donut pan or spray with nonstick spray.

  2. Whisk Dry Ingredients Together:

    Whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, salt) until evenly combined.

  3. Whisk Wet Ingredients Together:

    Whisk together the wet ingredients (milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla) until smooth.

  4. Fold Wet into Dry:

    Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients gently until just combined; avoid overmixing.

  5. Fill Donut Pan:

    Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.

  6. Bake Until Golden:

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and springy; a toothpick should come out clean.

  7. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:

    Brush warm donuts with melted butter and immediately toss in the cinnamon-sugar mixture (1/2 cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon) until evenly coated.