Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Warm, pillowy homemade cinnamon sugar donuts with a delicate crunch from their sugary coating. Cozy and decadent, these bakery-quality donuts are surprisingly easy to make at home—no yeast required. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special morning treat, they are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 egg
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup granulated sugar for coating
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, beat the egg and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough out to about ½ inch thickness.
- Use a donut cutter to cut out about 12 donuts, re-rolling scraps as needed.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fry the donuts in batches for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the donuts to a paper towel-lined rack to drain.
- While still warm, toss each donut in a mixture of 1 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon cinnamon until well coated.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14g
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