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Baked Vanilla Donut Recipe

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This baked vanilla donut recipe offers a deliciously light and fluffy treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and warm vanilla flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and baked to golden perfection, these donuts are an easy, healthier alternative to traditional fried versions, perfect for breakfast or an indulgent snack.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup + 2 Tbsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven. Set your oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the donuts.
  2. Mix dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt until evenly distributed.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, large eggs, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until smooth and well blended.
  4. Combine mixtures. Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined—take care not to overmix to keep the donuts light and fluffy.
  5. Prepare the pan and fill molds. Grease the donut pan thoroughly to prevent sticking. Then, fill each donut mold about halfway with the batter to allow room for rising.
  6. Bake the donuts. Place the filled pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 10 minutes or until the donuts are golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool and glaze. Allow the donuts to cool adequately in the pan before removing them for glazing or serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix the batter, as it can make the donuts dense rather than light and fluffy.
  • If you don’t have a donut pan, you can try using a muffin pan, but the shape will differ.
  • Allow donuts to cool before glazing or they may become soggy.
  • Customize the flavor by adding a glaze or powdered sugar topping once cooled.

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