All of us who grew up in Mexico are familiar with the typical white small donuts. You know what we are talking about. And if you’ve spent a few years in Mexico, I’m sure you know what I’m talking about too. This recipe for baked powdered sugar donuts is the homemade version (and much tastier, I must say) of those donuts.

These donuts are fluffy, delicate (because they are so soft that they break easily when you hold them), and have an almost velvety texture to them. They have a vanilla flavor and we add a touch of nutmeg, which really gives them the perfect soft kick.

Finally, we cover them with powdered sugar. And don’t worry, because even though they may look it, they’re not overly sweet. Once you try them, you’ll see that they have the perfect balance of flavor and sweet.

If you’ve already made some of our recipes, you’ll notice that we prepare and write them in a way that suits our tastes. And the truth is that we like our recipes to be very balanced.

You really can’t miss out on trying these donuts. It’s a recipe that, seriously, is going to become one of your favorites. These donuts are going to disappear very quickly once you make them, guaranteed. Because everyone is going to love them.

Now, these donuts are baked. I mention this because classic donuts are typically fried. But there are also baked ones. And what you get is a different texture, more like cupcakes, similar to the texture of a cake, the type of crumb.

Here is the recipe for classic doughnuts, and if you like this recipe, you have to check out our baked cinnamon sugar donuts. Another baked donut recipe that you will love. They are soft and full of flavor.

Baked powdered sugar donuts

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 12 minutes mins

Total Time 27 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

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• 1 1/2 C (6.70 oz) (190 gr) all purpouse flour
• 1 1/2 tsp (0.26 oz) (7.5 gr) baking powder
• 1/2 tsp (0.088 oz) (2.5 gr) salt
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg powder
• 1/2 C (3.53 oz) (100 gr) white sugar
• 1 egg, big
• 1/3 C (2.64 oz) (75 gr) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 C (4 fl oz) (120 ml) whole milk
• 1 tsp (0.17 fl oz) (5 ml) vanilla extract
• 1/2 C (2.15 fl oz) (61 gr) powdered sugar, for decorating

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Method

 

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 12-cup doughnut pan or two 6-cup doughnut pans with a little butter or cooking spray, with cavities approximately 9 cm in diameter.
2. In a medium bowl, sift the flour with the baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Mix with a spoon and set aside until needed.
3. Separately, in a large bowl, add the sugar, egg, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Beat with a balloon whisk for 1 minute until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
4. Add the flour mixture in two additions, beating for 10 seconds after each addition to obtain a smooth, lump-free mixture.
5. Once the mixture is ready, use a spoon or rubber spatula to transfer it to a pastry bag or ziplock bag without a tip. Cut the tip of the bag with scissors or a knife, and carefully fill each cavity of the donut mold to 3/4 capacity. These quantities should make 12 donuts in total.
6. Bake the donuts at 350°F for approximately 12 minutes or until they are lightly browned and a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Separately, place the powdered sugar on a large flat plate. As soon as the donuts come out of the oven, roll each one in the sugar so that they are well coated. It is important to do this step while the donuts are still hot. Serve warm and enjoy!

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