Description
Delicious baked doughnuts that are fluffy and tender, perfect for a sweet breakfast treat or afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup milk (room temperature)
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a doughnut pan.
- Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Whisk wet ingredients in a separate bowl until well combined.
- Gently fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fill doughnut cavities ⅔ full with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and springy.
- Cool before glazing or decorating.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for fluffier doughnuts.
- Don’t overmix the batter to avoid dense doughnuts.
- Can be made in a muffin tin with foil balls for centers.
- Store in an airtight container for up to one day.
- Add spices or flavor variations to customize.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: baked doughnuts, homemade donuts, breakfast pastry, easy doughnuts
