Doughnut Muffins Recipe
Total Time: 50 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 24 muffins
Recipe Category: Quick Breads
Description:
This delightful recipe, contributed by Kathleen Stewart and featured on Fine Cooking, offers a unique twist on classic muffins, resulting in a treat that is simply irresistible. The technique differs from traditional muffin-making, yielding a texture that is both fluffy and rich, making these muffins a perfect addition to brunch or a sweet snack. I can’t recommend this recipe enough for anyone looking to impress their family or friends!
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 | Unsalted butter |
| 1 3/4 | Sugar |
| 4 | Eggs |
| 27 | All-purpose flour |
| 5 | Baking powder |
| 1/2 | Baking soda |
| 1 3/4 | Salt |
| 1 | Ground nutmeg |
| 1 2/3 | Milk |
| 1/4 | Buttermilk |
| 8 | Unsalted butter (for dipping) |
| 2 | Ground cinnamon |
Nutritional Information (per muffin)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 433.7 kcal |
| Total Fat | 21 g |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g |
| Cholesterol | 84.3 mg |
| Sodium | 297.9 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 57.6 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 31.5 g |
| Protein | 5.2 g |
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
Begin by placing a rack in the middle of your oven and preheating it to 350°F (175°C). -
Prepare the Muffin Tin:
Grease and flour a standard-size muffin tin to ensure the muffins release easily once baked. -
Cream the Butter and Sugar:
In a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and sugar together for approximately 5 minutes, ensuring the mixture is light and fluffy. Don’t forget to scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times to incorporate all the ingredients. -
Incorporate the Eggs:
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined after each addition to maintain a smooth batter. -
Sift the Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground nutmeg to evenly distribute the leavening agents. -
Combine Wet Ingredients:
In another container, combine the milk and buttermilk. -
Alternate Mixing:
Using a wooden spoon, mix one-quarter of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Follow this with one-third of the milk mixture. Repeat this alternating process until all ingredients are combined, finishing with the dry ingredients. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be well combined but smooth. -
Fill the Muffin Tins:
Scoop enough batter into each muffin cup so that the batter is level with the rim of the cup, approximately 1/2 cup per cup. An #16 ice-cream scoop works perfectly for this task. -
Bake the Muffins:
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the muffins are firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. -
Prepare the Dipping Mixture:
While the muffins bake, melt the unsalted butter in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine the sugar and ground cinnamon to create a delightful cinnamon-sugar mixture. -
Finish the Muffins:
Once the muffins are just cool enough to handle, carefully remove them from the tin. Dip each muffin into the melted butter, making sure to coat them well, then roll them in the cinnamon sugar until fully covered.
These Doughnut Muffins are sure to be a hit, offering a unique flavor and texture that your friends and family will rave about. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors with every bite!
