Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts (Printable)

Soft, fluffy baked treats coated with sweet cinnamon and sugar for a simple, delicious snack.

# What you'll need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3/4 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar)
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ For Coating

11 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
12 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
13 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

# Preparation steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a standard donut pan.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined to avoid overmixing.
05 - Spoon or pipe the batter evenly into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about three-quarters full.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until donuts spring back lightly when touched.
07 - Allow donuts to cool in the pan for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
08 - Combine granulated sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Brush each warm donut with melted butter, then immediately dip into the cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat evenly.
09 - Serve donuts warm or at room temperature.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • No waiting for dough to rise, just mix and bake in under half an hour.
  • The cinnamon-sugar crust reminds you of fair donuts without leaving the house.
  • Soft enough to melt in your mouth but sturdy enough to dunk in coffee.
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will give you dense, rubbery donuts instead of light and fluffy ones.
  • Coating them while theyre still warm is the only way to get the cinnamon-sugar to stick properly.
  • If you dont have buttermilk, add a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice to regular milk and let it sit for five minutes.
03 -
  • If your batter seems too thick, add a tablespoon of buttermilk at a time until it flows smoothly.
  • For extra richness, brown the butter before mixing it into the batter, it adds a nutty depth thats unforgettable.
  • Double the coating ingredients if you like your donuts heavily dusted, some people go light and some go all in.
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