Description
These light and fluffy mini doughnuts are golden brown on the outside, soft on the inside, and irresistibly delicious. Whether coated in cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar, they’re the perfect bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
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For the Doughnuts:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
Optional Toppings:
- Cinnamon sugar (1/4 cup sugar + 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
- Powdered sugar
- Chocolate glaze
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Slowly combine the wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Heat the Oil: Pour oil into a deep pot or fryer, heating it to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the Mini Doughnuts: Using a mini doughnut pan or a piping bag, carefully pipe small circles of batter directly into the hot oil. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side, flipping once, until golden brown.
- Drain and Coat: Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. While warm, toss them in cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar, or drizzle with chocolate glaze.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve fresh and warm for the best flavor.
Notes
For a fun twist, try dipping the warm mini doughnuts in caramel or Nutella! You can also use a mini doughnut maker for a no-fry version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini doughnut
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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