Description
Warm Cinnamon Twist Donuts are a delightful breakfast treat that combines soft, fluffy dough with the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar. Perfect for brightening your mornings or as a sweet afternoon snack, these easy-to-make donuts will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that evokes nostalgia. Each twist is generously coated in cinnamon sugar, making them impossible to resist!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for topping
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a donut pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures gently until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fill the donut pan cavities halfway with batter.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for five minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Roll warm donuts in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating nutmeg or using brown sugar instead of granulated sugar. Substitute half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier option.