BAKED CINNAMON DOUGHNUTS

Baked Cinnamon Doughnuts image

Baking these light raised pastries is a delicious alternative to frying.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk and shortening; stir for 1 minute. Add eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, nutmeg, salt and 2 cups flour; beat on low speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead). Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-3/4-in. doughnut cutter; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 450° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush with butter. In a shallow bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; roll warm doughnuts in mixture. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.