Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Soft, fluffy baked donuts coated in a warm cinnamon sugar mixture, offering classic donut flavor with an easy, oven-baked method.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a donut pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden and set.
- Allow donuts to cool slightly, then brush with a bit of melted butter.
- Toss the warm donuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture until coated.
Notes
- Do not overmix the batter to keep donuts soft.
- Coat donuts while slightly warm so the sugar sticks well.
- Store uncoated donuts and coat just before serving for best texture.
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