MIDWEEK BAKED DOUGHNUTS

1. Preparation:
   • Oven: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Prepare doughnut pans by spraying with non-stick spray.
   • Doughnut Maker: Preheat the doughnut maker for 5 minutes prior to baking doughnuts.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
   • In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, white sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • Add milk, melted butter, vanilla essence, and egg to the dry ingredients. Whisk until the batter is thick and smooth.
4. Baking:
   • For Oven: Spoon batter into doughnut pans, filling each cavity about 2/3 full. Bake for 15 minutes or until doughnuts are golden brown.
   • For Doughnut Maker: Spoon batter into the preheated doughnut maker and bake for 3 minutes, or until doughnuts are cooked through and golden brown.
5. Cooling:
   • Allow baked doughnuts to cool in the pans or on a wire rack before decorating.
6. Cinnamon-Sugar Coating:
   • Mix 1/2 cup of white sugar with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon in a bowl.
   • Melt 50g of butter in a separate bowl.
   • Dip each cooled doughnut first into the melted butter, ensuring it’s coated all over.
   • Immediately dip the buttered doughnut into the cinnamon-sugar mixture, rolling it gently to coat evenly.
   • Place coated doughnuts on a wire rack to allow the cinnamon-sugar coating to set and dry.

Enjoy these delicious baked doughnuts with a delightful cinnamon-sugar coating, perfect for a midweek treat or any time you’re craving something sweet!