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Get ready for Baked Caramelized Donuts with a twist! These treats bring together fluffy donut goodness and that crispy, sugar-burnt topping you'd find on a classic creme brulee. They're super easy to whip up at home and sure to please anyone with a sweet tooth. The combo of soft insides and that crackling sugar top makes these perfect for birthdays, holidays, or just because you're craving something amazing.
INGREDIENTS- All-purpose flour: 1 ½ cups, making up the main structure of our donuts.
- Granulated sugar: ¼ cup, adding just the right sweetness to the mix.
- Baking powder: 1 tbsp, giving these babies their airy lift.
- Salt: ½ tsp, cutting through sweetness for better flavor.
- Whole milk: ¾ cup, keeping everything moist and tender.
- Egg: 1 large, helping everything stick together nicely.
- Unsalted butter: 2 tbsp (melted), adding that can't-resist richness.
- Vanilla extract: 1 tsp, bringing in that cozy flavor everyone loves.
- Brown sugar: 2 tbsp (for topping), creating that signature crackly layer.
- Heavy cream: 1 tbsp, making the topping extra luxurious.
- Step 9:
- Dive in and enjoy your amazing sweet creations while they're still warm!
- Step 8:
- Get your kitchen torch and melt that brown sugar until it bubbles and turns golden. No torch? Just pop them under the broiler for a minute or two.
- Step 7:
- Take the hot donuts and sprinkle brown sugar evenly across the tops.
- Step 6:
- Let them bake for 12-15 minutes until they're golden and pass the toothpick test.
- Step 5:
- Fill your donut pan about ¾ full with the batter you've mixed up.
- Step 4:
- Pour your wet mix into the dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined. Don't go crazy mixing or they'll get tough.
- Step 3:
- Mix milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla in a separate bowl until they're all friendly with each other.
- Step 2:
- Throw your flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt in a big bowl and mix them up good.
- Step 1:
- Get your oven going at 350°F (175°C) and grease up that donut pan so nothing sticks.
- These taste awesome right out of the oven, but you can keep them in a sealed container for 2-3 days if you need to.
- Don't worry if you're missing a kitchen torch, your oven's broiler will do the trick for that sugar crust.
- Want to go over the top? Add a dollop of whipped cream or some caramel drizzle.
- Can't do dairy? Just swap in your favorite plant milk and vegan butter.
Tips from Well-Known Chefs
- According to Chef Thomas Keller, nothing beats using a kitchen torch if you want that perfect crackling sugar top.
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