Best Baked Doughnuts Ever Recipe

Ingredients for Best Baked Doughnuts Ever

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp for the dough, 6 tbsp for the topping)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar (1 cup for the dough, 1/2 cup for the topping)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Best Baked Doughnuts Ever

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp for the dough, 6 tbsp for the topping) and 1 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Stir in 1/2 cup milk until the batter is smooth.
7. Fill each muffin cup about 2/3 full.
8. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. While the doughnuts are baking, prepare the cinnamon-sugar topping: In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
10. Once the doughnuts are baked, let them cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
11. While the doughnuts are still warm, dip them in the melted butter (6 tbsp), ensuring they are fully coated.
12. Immediately roll the butter-coated doughnuts in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
13. Let the doughnuts cool completely before serving and enjoying!