Ingredients
For the Donuts
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ¼ cup (55 g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- ¼ cup (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Grease a non-stick donut pan thoroughly with butter or baking spray.
Step 2
In a large bowl whisk together:
- flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- salt
- nutmeg
Whisk for about one minute to evenly distribute the baking powder.
Step 3
In another bowl whisk together:
- milk
- eggs
- melted butter
- vanilla extract
The mixture should be smooth and fully combined.
Step 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Using a silicone spatula, gently fold until no dry flour remains.
Do not overmix.
The batter should remain slightly lumpy.
Step 5
Transfer the batter into a piping bag (or a zip bag with one corner cut).
Fill each donut cavity about ¾ full.
Avoid overfilling.
Step 6
Bake for 10–12 minutes.
The donuts are ready when:
- lightly golden
- spring back when touched
- toothpick comes out clean
Step 7
Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Transfer to a cooling rack.
Step 8
Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl.
Brush each warm donut generously with melted butter.
Immediately coat both sides in cinnamon sugar.
Step 9
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
✔ Use room-temperature ingredients.
✔ Spoon and level the flour instead of scooping directly.
✔ Mix only until combined.
✔ Pipe the batter for perfectly shaped donuts.
✔ Fresh nutmeg provides noticeably better flavor.
✔ Brush—not dip—the donuts with butter if you prefer a thinner coating.
✔ To obtain the same golden crust shown in the photos, lightly brush the donuts with melted butter immediately after baking, let them rest for one minute, then coat with cinnamon sugar.
✔ These donuts taste even better 20 minutes after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian