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Crispy Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts with Vanilla Bean Glaze

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These crispy baked cinnamon sugar donuts feature a crunchy exterior and tender inside, topped with a silky vanilla bean glaze. Perfect for a quick sweet treat or cozy brunch without the mess of frying.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (180ml) buttermilk (or milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice as substitute)
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or seeds from 1 vanilla bean pod for glaze)
  • Cinnamon Sugar Coating: 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • Vanilla Bean Glaze: 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons whole milk or cream, seeds from 1 vanilla bean pod, pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease your donut pan with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until combined.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs until pale, then whisk in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a rubber spatula until just combined. Batter should be thick but pourable.
  5. Spoon the batter into the donut cavities, filling about 3/4 full.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until tops spring back when lightly touched and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
  8. Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow bowl. While donuts are still warm, roll each donut in the cinnamon sugar coating.
  9. Prepare the vanilla bean glaze by whisking powdered sugar, milk or cream, vanilla bean seeds, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Adjust thickness as needed.
  10. Drizzle or dip the donuts in the vanilla bean glaze and place back on the cooling rack to set for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to avoid tough donuts. Use room temperature eggs and buttermilk for best texture. Roll donuts in cinnamon sugar while warm for best coating adhesion. For extra crunch, briefly broil glazed donuts for 30 seconds, watching closely to avoid burning.

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