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Perfectly Mini Doughnuts Recipe – Light, Fluffy & Easy

Perfectly Mini Doughnuts

Summary: These Perfectly Mini Doughnuts are light, fluffy, and coated with sugar, delivering a warm bakery-style treat at home with minimal ingredients and effort.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Ingredients:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Oil for frying vegetable or canola
  • Additional sugar for coating

Equipment

  • Equipment:
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Frying pan or deep fryer
  • Slotted spoon
  • Paper towels
  • Plate for coating with sugar

Method
 

  1. Instructions:
  2. 1️⃣ Prepare the Batter:
  3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
  4. 2️⃣ Heat the Oil:
  5. In a deep pan, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to drop small portions of batter into the hot oil.
  6. 3️⃣ Fry the Doughnuts:
  7. Fry until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per batch. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them onto paper towels to drain excess oil.
  8. 4️⃣ Coat with Sugar:
  9. While still warm, roll the doughnuts in granulated sugar to coat them evenly.
  10. 5️⃣ Serve:
  11. Enjoy warm with tea or coffee, or serve as a festive treat for gatherings.

Notes

Notes:
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon to the sugar coating.
You can drizzle melted chocolate or dip them in glaze for variety.
Best enjoyed fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.