Doughnuts at Home

Everyone has that go-to recipe for when they're in a hurry. There have been countless times when I want to show up to a home with baked goods and not enough time to whip up what I need, until I found this recipe. 

Ina Garten is my favorite chef. You may also know her as the Barefoot Contessa with a show on Food Network. Any recipe that she puts out to the public has always been a loved meal in my home, shes never failed me. My first book that I bought by her is called "Foolproof". The meaning is in the title. It is impossible, unless you have bad luck in the kitchen, to mess up any of her recipes. 

One of my favorites are her Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts. Every time I bring a batch into a room they are gone within 5 minutes. They're always sure to be a hit and it makes it seem like you spent all day baking when really it takes a very short time. Since its such a loved dessert everywhere I go, I thought I would do everyone a favor and share the recipe, courtesy of Ina Garten of course. 

You will need a 2 doughnut pans for this recipe. You can get them at your local chef central or whatever kitchen appliance store you have around your area. 

Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts 

Baking spray 

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 cups sugar 

2 teaspoons baking powder 

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 extra large egg,lightly beaten

1 1/4 cups whole milk 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the Topping  

1 stick unsalted butter 

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray the two donut pans. 

Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt.

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla.

Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.

Spoon the batter into the baking pans, filling each one a little more than three quarters full.

Bake for 17 minutes and then allow to cool for five minutes.

Tap the donuts out of the pans.

For the topping, melt the butter into a pan.

Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Dip each donut first into the butter and then in the cinnamon sugar either on one or both sides. 

Enjoy!