Sure thing! Here’s a simple recipe for baked doughnuts that you can whip up midweek:
Baked Doughnuts Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk (or 1/2 cup milk mixed with 1/2 tablespoon vinegar, let sit for 5 mins)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or water
- Sprinkles or toppings of your choice
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a doughnut pan with non-stick spray or butter.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk (or milk and vinegar mixture), egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine mixture: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Don’t overmix; a few lumps will do.
- Fill Doughnut Pan: Transfer the batter into a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner cut off. Pipe the batter evenly into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each mold about 2/3 full.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the doughnuts spring back when lightly touched.
- Cool: Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Glaze: If desired, mix powdered sugar and milk or water in a bowl until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into glaze and return to rack… Add sprinkles or your preferred toppings while the glaze is still wet.
Enjoy: Let the glaze set for a few minutes, and then your midweek baked doughnuts are ready to be enjoyed!
Feel free to adjust the spices or toppings to suit your taste preferences. These baked doughnuts are a delightful treat that won’t take up too much time during your busy week!