Baked Donuts

Ingredients

– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
– Lightly grease a donut pan or muffin tin if you don’t have a donut pan.

2. **Mix Dry Ingredients:**
– In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. **Mix Wet Ingredients:**
– In another bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. **Combine Ingredients:**
– Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

5. **Fill the Pan:**
– Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 3/4 full.

6. **Bake:**
– Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. **Cool and Dust:**
– Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
– Dust the cooled donuts generously with powdered sugar.

8. **Serve:**
– Serve the donuts warm or at room temperature.

These baked donuts are a lighter alternative to fried donuts and can be customized with different toppings like cinnamon sugar or a glaze. Enjoy your homemade baked donuts! Let me know if you need any further assistance or variations.