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Crumb Baked Donuts

Delicious baked donuts with a tender crumb, topped with a buttery cinnamon crumble and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 donuts
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar) Can substitute with plant-based milk.
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
For the Crumb Topping
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed Keep very cold for best texture.
For the Vanilla Glaze
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tbsp milk Adjust for desired consistency.
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 6-cavity donut pan.
  2. In one bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla.
  4. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
Baking
  1. Fill the donut pan cavities about 3/4 full.
  2. For the crumb topping, mix flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over the batter.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until donuts spring back when touched.
  4. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Glazing
  1. To make the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over cooled donuts.

Notes

Serve warm or cooled; they pair well with coffee or chamomile. For longer storage, freeze unglazed donuts and glaze after thawing.