Mini Doughnut Delights
These delightful mini doughnuts are light, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make using an electric mini doughnut machine. Perfect for kids' parties, brunches, or any sweet treat occasion, the batter is simple with healthy ingredients, making these doughnuts a guilt-free indulgence. After cooking, they're brushed with a light apricot jam glaze and decorated with your choice of fun toppings such as colorful sprinkles or rich chocolate flakes. This recipe yields around 20 mini doughnuts, making it ideal for sharing with friends and family.
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Servings
40
Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
plain flour
4 ounces (sifted)
baking powder
1 teaspoon (sifted with flour)
salt
1/2 teaspoon (sifted with flour)
caster sugar
3 ounces (whisked with wet ingredients)
milk
3 fluid ounces (whisked with wet ingredients)
egg
1 (beaten)
olive oil
1/2 tablespoon (for greasing)
vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon (whisked with wet ingredients)
apricot jam
1 spoonful (warmed)
water
a splash (to mix with jam)
decorative toppings (sprinkles/chocolate flakes)
as desired (for decorating)
Instructions
1
Preheat your electric mini doughnut machine according to the manufacturer's instructions.
2
In a mixing bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking powder, and salt.
3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the caster sugar, milk, beaten egg, olive oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4
Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients, whisking until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
5
Lightly brush each doughnut cavity of the machine with a hint of olive oil to prevent sticking.
6
Using a dessert spoon, fill each cavity with about one spoonful of the batter. Be careful not to overfill.
7
Close the lid of the doughnut machine and cook the doughnuts for approximately 3 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
8
Once cooked, carefully remove the doughnuts and place them on a wire rack to cool slightly.
9
In a small saucepan, warm a spoonful of apricot jam with a splash of water until melted and smooth, then brush lightly over the cooled doughnuts.
10
Dip the glazed doughnuts into your choice of toppings, such as sprinkles, sugar strands, or chocolate flakes, to finish.
Nutrition Information
1g
Fat
6.5g
Carbs
0.8g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Mini Doughnut Delights?
Mini Doughnut Delights are light, fluffy mini doughnuts made using an electric mini doughnut machine, perfect for kids' parties or sweet treats.
How many doughnuts does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 20 mini doughnuts.
What equipment is necessary to make these doughnuts?
You will need an electric mini doughnut machine, mixing bowls, a whisk, and a small saucepan.
How many calories are in one mini doughnut?
Each mini doughnut contains approximately 40 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
There is 1 gram of fat per mini doughnut.
How many carbohydrates are in these doughnuts?
Each doughnut has 6.5 grams of carbohydrates.
What is the protein content of these mini doughnuts?
Each doughnut contains 0.8 grams of protein.
What ingredients are sifted together?
The plain flour, baking powder, and salt should be sifted together in a mixing bowl.
What wet ingredients are mixed together?
The caster sugar, milk, beaten egg, olive oil, and vanilla extract are whisked together.
How should the doughnut machine be prepared?
Preheat the machine and lightly brush each cavity with olive oil to prevent sticking.
How much batter should be placed in each cavity?
Use a dessert spoon to fill each cavity with about one spoonful of batter, being careful not to overfill.
How long do the doughnuts take to cook?
The doughnuts take approximately 3 minutes to cook, or until they are golden brown.
How are the doughnuts finished after cooking?
They are glazed with warm apricot jam and then dipped into decorative toppings.
How is the apricot jam glaze prepared?
Warm a spoonful of apricot jam with a splash of water in a small saucepan until melted and smooth.
What kind of toppings can I use?
You can use colorful sprinkles, sugar strands, or rich chocolate flakes.
What type of flour is recommended?
The recipe calls for 4 ounces of sifted plain flour.
Is olive oil used in the batter?
Yes, 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil is whisked into the wet ingredients.
How much milk is required?
The recipe requires 3 fluid ounces of milk.
What type of sugar is used for the batter?
3 ounces of caster sugar are used in the wet ingredient mixture.
Do I need to cool the doughnuts before glazing?
Yes, place them on a wire rack to cool slightly before brushing with the apricot jam.
Is there salt in this recipe?
Yes, 1/2 teaspoon of salt is sifted with the dry ingredients.
What role does baking powder play?
One teaspoon of baking powder is used to help the doughnuts become light and fluffy.
Are these doughnuts considered a healthy snack?
Yes, they are described as a guilt-free indulgence with simple, healthy ingredients.
Can I use these for a brunch?
Absolutely, they are noted as being perfect for brunches or kids' parties.
How many total ingredients are listed?
There are 11 ingredients total, including the decorative toppings.
Is the batter whisked until smooth?
Yes, the wet and dry ingredients should be whisked until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
What happens if I overfill the doughnut cavities?
The instructions advise being careful not to overfill to ensure proper cooking and shape.
What color should the doughnuts be when finished?
They should be cooked until they reach a golden brown color.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Is the egg beaten before adding to the mixture?
Yes, the recipe specifies using one beaten egg.