Description
These soft and fluffy gluten-free cinnamon twist donuts are a delightful sweet treat perfect for breakfast or snacks.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for coating)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together your gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine the wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Bring it together: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until just combined. The dough will be soft and a little sticky.
- Shape the twists: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Gently knead it 3-4 times. Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about 6 inches long, then twist it into a classic doughnut shape, pinching the ends together.
- Fry to perfection: Heat about 2 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C). Carefully fry 2-3 doughnuts at a time for 60-90 seconds per side, until golden brown.
- Coat and serve: Transfer the hot doughnuts to a paper towel-lined plate. While still warm, brush them with melted butter and dunk them generously in the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Notes
Serve warm and enjoy with coffee or hot chocolate. They are perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg