Introduction: Enjoy freshly baked doughnuts at home using either a doughnut baking tray or a doughnut maker. This versatile recipe accommodates both methods, offering larger oven-baked doughnuts or quicker, smaller ones from the doughnut maker. Follow these simple steps to create delightful cinnamon-sugar-coated treats!
Ingredients:
- 200g Cake Flour
- 125g White Sugar
- 2 Tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 50g Melted Butter
- 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Essence
- 1 Large Egg
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Oven: Preheat to 180°C. Grease doughnut pans with non-stick spray.
- Doughnut Maker: Preheat for 5 minutes before use.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, combine cake flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt. Use a whisk to blend thoroughly.
- Combine Wet Ingredients:
- Into the dry mixture, pour in milk, melted butter, vanilla essence, and the egg. Whisk until a thick, smooth batter forms.
- Baking:
- For oven-baked doughnuts: Spoon batter into prepared pans. Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- For doughnut maker: Fill with batter and bake for 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Cooling:
- Allow the baked doughnuts to cool completely before decorating.
- Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
- Mix ½ cup of white sugar with ½ tsp ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, melt 50g of butter.
- Dip cooled doughnuts in melted butter, then coat generously with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Let the coated doughnuts dry before serving.
Tips:
- Ensure the batter is well-mixed for fluffy doughnuts.
- Adjust the cinnamon-sugar ratio to suit your taste preferences.
- Experiment with toppings like chocolate glaze, powdered sugar, or sprinkles for variety.
- Clean the doughnut pans or maker promptly after use for easier maintenance.
Enjoy your homemade cinnamon-sugar doughnuts!
