Perfectly Mini Doughnuts

Preparation Time

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

• For the Doughnuts:
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• For the Coating:
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

Doughnuts:

1. Prepare the Doughnut Pan:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Lightly grease a mini doughnut pan with non-stick spray or butter.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. Fill the Pan:
   • Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag with the tip cut off.
   • Pipe the batter into the prepared mini doughnut pan, filling each mold about 2/3 full.
6. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the doughnuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool:
   • Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Coating:

1. Prepare the Coating:
   • In a small bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
   • Melt the butter in a separate bowl.
2. Coat the Doughnuts:
   • Once the doughnuts are cool, brush them lightly with melted butter.
   • Roll each doughnut in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until well coated.

Serving

• Serve:
  • Enjoy the mini doughnuts fresh for the best taste. They can be served warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition (Per Serving)

• Calories: 110
• Total Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 15mg
• Sodium: 95mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0g
  • Sugars: 9g
• Protein: 2g