Turn your kitchen into a sweet bakery with this foolproof recipe for Baked Sugar Doughnuts made effortlessly in a bread machine! Skip the frying and savor these soft, golden doughnuts baked to perfection, offering a lighter alternative packed with all the indulgent flavor you crave. Using simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, fresh milk, and just the right touch of granulated sugar, this recipe takes the hassle out of dough preparation thanks to the bread machineβs kneading and rising magic. After a quick bake in the oven, each doughnut is brushed with melted butter and coated in a sparkling layer of sugar, creating a classic, melt-in-your-mouth finish. In just 20 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of baking, youβll have a dozen irresistible, homemade treats perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up. These baked sugar doughnuts are ideal for those seeking a fluffy, sweet treat without the deep fryer!
Pour the milk and melted butter into the bread machine pan. Add the egg.
Add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt into the pan. Make a small well in the flour and add the instant yeast.
Set the bread machine to the dough cycle and start it. The dough will combine, knead, and rise in the machine.
Once the dough cycle is complete, transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Roll the dough out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a doughnut cutter or a round cookie cutter (with a smaller cutter for the center) to cut out doughnut shapes. Re-roll scraps and repeat until all the dough is used.
Place the doughnuts and doughnut holes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space for them to rise. Cover loosely with a clean kitchen towel and let rise for 30β45 minutes or until puffy.
Preheat the oven to 180Β°C (350Β°F).
Bake the doughnuts for 8β10 minutes or until they are lightly golden. Avoid overbaking to keep them soft.
While the doughnuts are baking, prepare the melted butter and pour the granulated sugar for coating into a shallow bowl.
Once the doughnuts are out of the oven, let them cool slightly for about 5 minutes. Brush each doughnut lightly with melted butter, then roll it in sugar to coat evenly.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Enjoy your homemade baked sugar doughnuts!
Calories |
2989 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 115.1 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.4 g | 327% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 501 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 2586 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 440.2 g | 160% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 163.0 g | ||
| Protein | 56.0 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 413 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 18.1 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 949 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.