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Breakfast Mini Donuts

A delightful morning treat that combines the joy of a classic donut with a more manageable, bite-sized approach. These medium-difficulty mini donuts offer a perfect balance of sweetness and lightness, making them an ideal breakfast indulgence or brunch centerpiece. Baked to golden perfection and topped with various glazes and sprinkles, these mini donuts are sure to brighten up any morning.

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JUE

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Crafting the Ultimate Beverage

Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Baking Tips
Do not overmix the batter - this can make donuts tough
Use a piping bag for neat, even filling of donut molds
Ensure donut pan is well-greased to prevent sticking
Let donuts cool completely before glazing
Experiment with different glaze and topping combinations
Can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container
For a healthier version, use whole wheat flour
Room temperature ingredients mix more evenly
Can be frozen for up to 2 weeks
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Breakfast Mini Donuts

A delightful morning treat that combines the joy of a classic donut with a more manageable, bite-sized approach. These medium-difficulty mini donuts offer a perfect balance of sweetness and lightness, making them an ideal breakfast indulgence or brunch centerpiece. Baked to golden perfection and topped with various glazes and sprinkles, these mini donuts are sure to brighten up any morning.

Italian Cream Stuffed Cannoncini
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
12 Minutes
Total Time
27 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Breakfast, Dessert
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
American Breakfast Pastry
Yield
24-30 mini donuts
Dietary
Vegetarian, Can be adapted for gluten-free
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Donuts:
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2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
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1/2 cup milk
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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Classic Glaze Options:
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Vanilla Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2-3 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Chocolate Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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3 tablespoons cocoa powder
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2-3 tablespoons milk
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Maple Glaze:
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2-3 tablespoons maple syrup
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1-2 tablespoons milk
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Toppings and Decorations:
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Sprinkles (various colors)
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Chopped nuts
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Shredded coconut
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Mini chocolate chips
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Crushed graham crackers
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Cinnamon sugar
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Equipment:
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Mini donut pan
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Piping bag or zip-top bag
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Cooling rack

Instructions

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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini donut pan thoroughly with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
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Prepare dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg (if using).
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Prepare wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk until well blended.
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Make the batter: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix - a few small lumps are okay.
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Fill the donut pan: Transfer the batter to a piping bag or a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off. Carefully pipe the batter into the mini donut molds, filling each about 2/3 full.
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Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean and the edges are lightly golden.
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Cool: Remove from the oven and let donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Gently remove and transfer to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
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Prepare glaze: While donuts are cooling, whisk together the ingredients for your chosen glaze in a shallow bowl until smooth.
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Glaze and decorate: Once donuts are completely cool, dip the top of each donut into the glaze. Immediately sprinkle with desired toppings before the glaze sets.