Perfectly Mini Doughnuts

 

Mini doughnuts are a fun, bite-sized treat that can be baked or fried. They’re light, fluffy, and can be customized with various toppings like cinnamon sugar, chocolate glaze, or sprinkles. Here’s how to make perfectly mini doughnuts at home!

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Ingredients

For the Doughnuts:

• 1 ¼ cups (160g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (100g) sugar
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup (120ml) milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter or oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Coating (Choose One or More):

• Cinnamon Sugar: ½ cup sugar + 1 tsp cinnamon
• Chocolate Glaze: ½ cup chocolate chips + 2 tbsp heavy cream
• Powdered Sugar: ½ cup powdered sugar

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Instructions

1. Make the Doughnut Batter:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) if baking. Grease a mini doughnut pan. If frying, heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, stirring until just combined.

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2. Bake or Fry the Doughnuts:

• Baking Method: Pipe or spoon the batter into a mini doughnut pan, filling each mold about ¾ full. Bake for 8–10 minutes until golden.
• Frying Method: Drop small spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. Fry for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.

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3. Coat the Doughnuts:

• Cinnamon Sugar: Roll warm doughnuts in a mix of sugar and cinnamon.
• Chocolate Glaze: Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream and dip doughnuts. Let set.
• Powdered Sugar: Shake cooled doughnuts in a bag of powdered sugar.

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Tips for Perfect Mini Doughnuts:

✔ Don’t overmix—this keeps them light and fluffy.
✔ Use a piping bag for even shapes.
✔ If frying, keep the oil at the right temperature to avoid greasy doughnuts.

Would you like a healthier version, like baked protein doughnuts?