Soft, tender baked doughnuts coated in warm cinnamon sugar. These easy doughnuts are made without frying and are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup melted butter for brushing
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for coating
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a doughnut pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until no dry streaks remain. Do not overmix.
- Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the doughnuts spring back when lightly touched.
- Let the doughnuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- While still warm, brush each doughnut with melted butter.
- Mix the coating sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl, then roll each doughnut in the mixture until well coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 6IUCalcium: 8mgIron: 6mg