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Cinnamon Sugar Twist Donuts Recipe

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These Cinnamon Sugar Twist Donuts are a delightful homemade treat featuring tender baked donuts coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar mix. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these donuts are easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and are baked to a golden perfection for a soft and fluffy texture.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

Coating

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the donuts evenly.
  2. Prepare the Dough Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and large egg until well combined and smooth.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently mix them until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the dough tender.
  5. Shape the Donuts: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness. Using a donut cutter or two round cutters (one large and one small for the hole), cut out donut shapes from the dough.
  6. Bake the Donuts: Place the donuts on a greased baking sheet or one lined with parchment paper. Bake them in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes until they are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Prepare Coating: While the donuts are baking, mix together the sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish to create the cinnamon sugar coating.
  8. Coat the Donuts: Once the donuts are baked, allow them to cool slightly but still warm enough to help the coating stick. Dip each donut into the cinnamon sugar mix, coating both sides evenly, then set aside to cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, do not overmix the dough to prevent tough donuts.
  • You can substitute whole milk with any milk alternative, but this might slightly change the texture.
  • If you don’t have a donut cutter, use two round cutters or shape the dough by hand.
  • These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
  • To re-crisp after storage, warm the donuts briefly in a 300°F oven for a few minutes.

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