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These donuts offer a nice baking alternative for those looking for a healthier option than deep frying. They offer a subtle hint of vanilla, but when they are paired with the glaze above, they take on a whole new level of taste. We make these sometimes with the snow falling outside, and they are complemented nicely by a steaming mug of hot chocolate!
Ingredients
3⁄4 cup milk, whole or 2%
1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
1⁄3 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon real vanilla extract
1 vanilla bean, halved and scraped seeds
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
While you’re waiting for the oven to reach the correct temperature, use a large mixing bowl to combine the milk, sugar, softened butter, beaten egg, vanilla, and vanilla seeds, mixing everything thoroughly. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt, stirring this all until well mixed. Then slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet, being careful not to overstir the mix. Fill cupcake pan reservoirs halfway until you’ve used the entire mix. Bake for 12–16 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out nearly clean. Remove them from the pan immediately, and if you’ve made glaze while the donuts have been baking, add this now while the donuts are still warm.
Makes 8–12 donuts, depending on your pan