Description
Mouthwatering Baked Donuts emerge as a delightful twist on classic fried treats, offering guilt-free indulgence with a lighter touch. Home bakers can effortlessly craft these golden, perfectly glazed delights that bring bakery-style charm right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) melted butter
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (180C) and prepare a donut pan by lightly coating with cooking spray or butter.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring an even distribution of flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate vessel, thoroughly blend liquid components including milk, egg, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently fold wet mixture into dry ingredients, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain a light texture.
- Transfer batter into donut pan cavities, filling each approximately two-thirds full to allow proper rising during baking.
- Place pan in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for a golden edges and a springy surface when lightly pressed.
- Remove pan from oven and let donuts rest for 2-3 minutes, allowing them to set and contract slightly from pan edges.
- Carefully extract donuts from pan, using a small knife or offset spatula if needed to loosen edges.
- Allow donuts to cool completely on a wire rack before adding any optional glazes or toppings.
Notes
- Adjust the texture by using whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour alternatives for different dietary needs.
- Experiment with adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg to enhance the flavor profile of the donuts.
- Prevent sticking by generously greasing the donut pan with cooking spray or butter, ensuring easy removal.
- Cool donuts completely before adding glazes or toppings to maintain their perfect shape and prevent moisture buildup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg