✨ Perfectly Mini Doughnuts (Baked or Fried!) ✨
These bite-sized treats are easy to make and perfect for breakfast, parties, or a sweet snack. Choose between baked (healthier) or fried (classic crispy) versions!
🍩 Ingredients
For the Doughnuts:
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg or cinnamon (optional for spice)
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½ cup milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
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1 large egg, room temp
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2 tbsp melted butter (or vegetable oil)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
For Topping (Pick Your Fave!):
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Cinnamon sugar: ¼ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon
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Glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar + 1-2 tbsp milk
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Chocolate dip: ½ cup melted chocolate + 1 tsp coconut oil
🍳 Instructions
Option 1: Baked Mini Doughnuts
1️⃣ Prep:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini doughnut pan (or use a muffin tin for doughnut holes).
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients: -
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.
3️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients: -
In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
4️⃣ Combine: -
Gently fold wet into dry until just mixed (don’t overwork!).
5️⃣ Bake: -
Pipe or spoon batter into the pan, filling ¾ full.
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Bake 8-10 mins until springy. Cool 2 mins, then transfer to a rack.
Option 2: Fried Mini Doughnuts
1️⃣ Heat Oil:
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Pour 2 inches of oil into a pot and heat to 350°F (175°C).
2️⃣ Shape & Fry: -
Roll dough into 1-inch balls or use a piping bag to form rings.
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Fry 1-2 mins per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Finish & Serve:
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Toss warm doughnuts in cinnamon sugar, dip in glaze, or drizzle with chocolate.
💡 Pro Tips
✅ Fluffy Texture: Don’t overmix—lumps are okay!
✅ No Doughnut Pan? Roll into balls for “doughnut holes.”
✅ Storage: Best eaten fresh, but keep in an airtight container for 1-2 days.
🌟 Fun Variations
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Lemon Poppyseed: Add 1 tbsp lemon zest + 1 tsp poppy seeds.
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Maple Bacon: Dip in maple glaze + crumbled bacon.
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Churro Style: Coat in cinnamon sugar + caramel sauce.
Kids love decorating these! Set up a topping bar with sprinkles, crushed nuts, or coconut. 🎉
Want a gluten-free or cake-like version? Let me know! 😊