Mini Donuts

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Bite-sized donuts β€” mini cake donuts coated in cinnamon-sugar. Party favorite. Faster than full donuts since they cook in 60 seconds.

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Prep Time

10 min

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Cook Time

15 min

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Servings

6

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Calories

307 cal

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Mini Donuts β€” homemade International snacks recipe with flour, sugar, milk, 6 servings, ready in 25 minutes
Snacks
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servings
  • Flour3 cups
  • SugarΒΎ cup
  • Milk1 Β½ cup
  • ButterΒ½ cup
  • Eggs3
  • Cinnamon1 Β½ tsp

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Ingredients

Makes 6 servings Β· Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust

  • Flour3 cups
  • Sugar0.75 cup
  • Milk1.5 cup
  • Butter0.5 cup
  • Eggs3
  • Cinnamon1.5 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk dry: 2 cups flour, Β½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, Β½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

  2. 2

    Whisk wet: 2 eggs, ΒΎ cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla. Combine wet and dry β€” fold gently.

  3. 3

    Heat 3 inches oil to 350Β°F.

  4. 4

    Drop heaping teaspoons of batter into oil (small ice cream scoop). Fry 6-8 at a time.

  5. 5

    Cook 60-90 sec, turning, until deeply golden brown.

  6. 6

    Drain. Toss in cinnamon-sugar (Β½ cup sugar + 1 tablespoon cinnamon) while warm. Serve immediately.

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πŸ’‘ Expert Tips

  • 1.Don't overmix batter.
  • 2.Small scoops.
  • 3.Toss in sugar warm.
  • 4.Eat immediately.

πŸ”¬ Why It Works

Mini donuts succeed with cake batter (no yeast wait) fried briefly into bite-sized treats. Perfect party food β€” bite-sized, no plates needed, irresistibly sweet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yeast or cake?β–Ύ
Cake (this recipe) β€” faster. Yeast β€” lighter but takes hours.
Other coatings?β–Ύ
Powdered sugar, glaze, chocolate dip, maple glaze.
Air fryer?β–Ύ
350Β°F for 6-8 min. Less classic but works.
Best for?β–Ύ
Parties, brunch buffets, kids' celebrations.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (recipe makes 6 servings)

Calories307kcal
Protein16g
Carbohydrates25g
Fat20g
Fiber7g
Sugar9g

* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.

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