Delectable Oven-Baked Donuts: A Healthier Take on a Beloved Classic

These oven-baked donuts offer a delightful alternative to the traditional fried versions. Made with a tender, cake-like batter and infused with a hint of vanilla, these donuts are a perfect treat for any time of day. Light and fluffy, with just the right touch of sweetness, they are designed to satisfy your donut cravings without the extra oil from frying.

Why You’ll Love This

What’s not to love about a donut that’s both delicious and slightly healthier? These donuts skip the deep fryer, opting instead for baking, which cuts down on fat without compromising on flavor or texture. The combination of sunflower oil and butter in the batter makes these donuts wonderfully moist and rich.

Perfect Occasion

These baked donuts are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a snack during a cozy gathering at home. They’re also a fantastic choice for children’s parties or as a homemade treat to bring to the office and impress your colleagues.

Decoration Tips

After baking, you can elevate these donuts with various toppings. Dip them in a simple glaze made from confectioners’ sugar and milk, then top with sprinkles for a festive touch. Alternatively, a dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of chocolate can make them irresistibly appealing.

• Ingredients:
  • 190g of all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon of baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
  • ¼ teaspoon of fine salt
  • 30g of unsalted butter, melted
  • 95g of caster sugar
  • 60ml of sunflower or vegetable oil
  • 125ml of semi-skimmed milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • Spray oil for greasing
• Instructions:
  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the melted butter, caster sugar, oil, milk, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
  5. Grease a donut pan with spray oil.
  6. Spoon or pipe the batter into the donut pan, filling each donut well about three-quarters full.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and spring back when touched.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!