Dive into the world of homemade mini donuts, a delightful treat that combines the tender softness of freshly baked donuts with the rich allure of a creamy chocolate glaze. These bite-sized goodies are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, featuring a simple yet delicious batter and a customizable chocolate topping that can be tailored with white or dark chocolate and optional vibrant food coloring.
Why You'll Love This:
These mini donuts are a joy to make and even more enjoyable to eat. Their small size makes them perfect for a quick snack or a party treat, allowing everyone to indulge without overdoing it. The combination of vanilla-infused dough and chocolate glaze offers a classic flavor pairing that appeals to all ages, while the option to add food coloring to the glaze lets you match these treats to any theme or occasion.
Perfect Occasion:
These mini donuts are fantastic for children's parties, brunch gatherings, or as a fun baking project with the kids on a weekend. They also make a wonderful addition to any dessert table at celebrations or can be packaged beautifully as a thoughtful homemade gift. Their versatility and crowd-pleasing nature make them a great choice for nearly any event.
Decoration Tips:
For a festive and colorful display, customize the chocolate glaze with food coloring to suit the occasion—think pastel shades for Easter, bright tones for a birthday party, or elegant hues for a bridal shower. Once glazed, sprinkle the mini donuts with assorted toppings like sprinkles, crushed nuts, or coconut flakes for added texture and visual appeal. Serving them on a tiered cake stand or in a decorative tray can enhance their presentation significantly.
Ingredients:
- Dough:
- 250g flour
- 250g sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 8g baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 250 ml warm milk
- 30g melted butter
- 1 egg
- Glaze:
- 80g chocolate (white or dark)
- 50-60 ml hot heavy cream
- Food coloring (optional)
Method:
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a bowl, mix together flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- In another bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, stirring until the batter is smooth.
- Bake the Donuts:
- Spoon the batter into a greased mini donut pan, filling each mold about three-quarters full.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C (347°F) for 20-25 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- Melt the chocolate and combine it with the hot heavy cream, stirring until smooth. Add food coloring if desired.
- Dip the top of each cooled donut into the glaze or drizzle the glaze over the donuts.
- Decoration and Serving:
- Let the glaze set slightly before serving. Add any additional toppings like sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive touch.
Enjoy these irresistible mini donuts, each bite a perfect blend of fluffy texture and decadent chocolate glaze!