There are a million reasons why baked donuts are a good idea. They are healthier. You don't risk burning your face/fingers off during the frying process. They are easier. But honestly, this is the reason I baked donuts this weekend:
!!! How fun is that pan??? We were out shopping for furniture and other legitimate home items when we stumbled upon this donut pan at Crate and Barrel. I love that store. And this pan. Talk about a good day.
I really love donuts. In high school someone would bring donuts every Friday for homeroom, and I often wonder why no one has implemented that same policy at work. Perhaps I could lead the charge, being the woman of progress and change that I am.
Anyway, baked donuts. These will not disappoint. They have the exact same flavor of your typical cake donut, but are so much easier to prepare. Oh and they are healthier too, I suppose.
Recipe
- 2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and grease your brand new donut pan. Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt in a bowl. Beat the eggs in the bowl of a standing mixer, then add the buttermilk, vanilla, and melted butter. Mix in the dry ingredients, and stir just until combined. I can confirm that this is very, very tasty batter. Pour the batter into the donut pan until about 3/4 full, and bake for about 8-10 minutes, until the donut springs back when poked.
I love a chocolate glaze, but these would also be delicious dipped in butter, cinnamon, and sugar, or powdered sugar.
Chocolate Glaze
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
Mix all the ingredients together with a fork, then dip the tops of the cooled donuts into the glaze (this is the easiest way to evenly coat). Eat and enjoy!
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