Cinnamon Sugar Donuts Recipe | Soft, Fluffy Homemade Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
Cinnamon sugar doughnut are a classic bakery treat featuring a light, fluffy interior, a perfectly golden exterior, and a generous coating of sweet cinnamon sugar. Freshly fried and rolled in a warm mixture of cinnamon and sugar, these homemade donuts have a crisp outer layer that gives way to a soft, airy center. The comforting aroma of cinnamon combined with buttery dough makes these donuts an irresistible choice for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack.
Unlike glazed donuts, Cinnamon Sugar Donuts have a delicate crunchy coating that adds texture and a warm spiced flavor. The rich yeast dough is made with milk, butter, eggs, and vanilla, producing tender, bakery-style donuts that stay soft for hours. As soon as they come out of the fryer, the warm donuts are brushed with melted butter and coated in fragrant cinnamon sugar, allowing the sweet mixture to cling perfectly to every bite.
These donuts are perfect for cozy weekends, holiday breakfasts, family gatherings, or festive celebrations. They pair wonderfully with coffee, hot chocolate, chai tea, or warm apple cider. You can also customize them by adding a pinch of nutmeg, pumpkin spice, or cardamom to the cinnamon sugar for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
Whether you're an experienced baker or making donuts for the first time, this homemade Cinnamon Sugar Donut recipe delivers bakery-quality results with simple ingredients. Soft, fluffy, buttery, and coated in sweet cinnamon goodness, they're guaranteed to disappear quickly from the table.
Cooking Method
- In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.
- Add the yeast mixture, eggs, softened butter, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until a dough forms, then knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1–1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
- Roll the dough to about ½ inch (1.25 cm) thick and cut out donuts with a donut cutter.
- Arrange the donuts on a parchment-lined tray, cover, and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the donuts for 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Drain briefly on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Brush each warm donut lightly with melted butter.
- Combine the sugar and cinnamon in a shallow bowl, then roll each donut in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
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