Perfectly Mini Doughnuts 🍩
*Ingredients:*
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1 egg
– 1 tablespoon melted butter
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– Oil for frying
*Instructions:*
1. *Mix Dry Ingredients:*
– In a bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. *Prepare Wet Ingredients:*
– In another bowl, mix the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. *Combine Ingredients:*
– Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the doughnuts tender.
4. *Heat Oil:*
– Heat oil in a pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
5. *Fry Doughnuts:*
– Using a mini donut pan or a piping bag, pipe small circles of batter into the hot oil.
– Fry the mini doughnuts for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6. *Drain and Coat:*
– Remove the mini doughnuts from the oil and drain on paper towels.
– Optionally, toss the warm doughnuts in cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
7. *Serve and Enjoy:*
– Serve warm and enjoy your delicious homemade mini doughnuts!
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*Tips:*
– For a fun twist, you can drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce after coating with sugar.
– Be sure to keep the oil temperature consistent to ensure even frying.
*Enjoy your mini doughnut making!*