Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Doughnut Muffins

A friend of mine brought these muffins to a party and I couldn't stop thinking about them for weeks after. So I googled the recipe and later was given the book as a gift. If you look back in my posts in November you see I made Jam filled muffins. These both came from the same book. I feel it is great because it has at least 4 recipes that I have used and loved. That is my criteria for buying cookbooks and so far it has been wonderful. Below is the recipe off Williams-Sonoma website. The only thing I did different is that I made 18 mini muffins instead of 9 standard. I loved how they turned out and my family devoured them. I also popped them in the oven later to warm them up and they tasted just like a sugar doughnut fresh out of the oven. Try these and I bet your family and friends will also think they are delish.




Ingredients:

For the muffins:

  • 7 Tbs. unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

For the topping:

  • 2/3 cup sugar
  • 1 Tbs. ground cinnamon
  • 6 Tbs. (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted

Directions:

Preheat an oven to 350°F. Grease 9 standard muffin cups with butter or butter-flavored nonstick cooking spray; fill the unused cups one-third full with water to prevent warping.

To make the muffins, in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, combine the butter and sugar and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the egg and beat well until pale and smooth.

In another bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Add to the butter mixture in 2 additions, alternating with the buttermilk and vanilla. Stir just until evenly moistened. The batter will be slightly lumpy.

Spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each three-fourths full. Bake until the muffins are golden, dry and springy to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center of a muffin comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes (mini muffins for 15 min). Transfer the pan to a wire rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Unmold the muffins and let stand until cool enough to handle.

To make the topping, in a small, shallow bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Put the melted butter in another small bowl. Holding the bottom of a muffin, dip the top into the melted butter, turning to coat it evenly. Immediately dip the top in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, coating it evenly, then tap it to remove excess sugar. Transfer the muffin, right side up, to the rack. Repeat with the remaining muffins. Let cool completely before serving. Makes 9 muffins.




35 comments:

  1. These look soooo yummy!

    -Nicola

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  2. Yum!! The next time I go to the grocery store, I'm buying the ingredients I need to make these! I may have to buy a mini muffin pan as well. I think I would like the mini version better.

    Brandi

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    1. I can't wait to hear if you liked them. I got the mini pan for Christmas. They are not easy to find but I am all about mini now. :)

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    2. Did you get the pan from your mom?? I searched for a mini cupcake pan all over for you and I could only find mini muffin pans. Jeremy said, yes, please make those. =)

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    3. yes but christie was the one who found it. I will ask her where she found it. she said it wasn't easy and I am not at all surprised. I think I saw them at tj maxx

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  3. I just might make these for book club!

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    1. well if you do please let me know what they think.

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  4. I love doughnut muffins, what a great way to start the day and they do look delicious!

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  5. I love these...can you send over a dozen?

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    1. I wish I could. lol...I have been following your blog. It is got some amazing photos and always makes me hungry. keep up the great work.

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  6. Love doughnut muffins! These look great--especially since I'm all about the mini, too.

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  7. These looks delicious!
    I just found your blog and loved it! Am a happy follower now!
    Visit me at: my-greek-cooking.blogspot.com

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  8. These look awesome and a little dangerous because I may eat too many! I bought a little electric doughnut maker recently... I'm going to trying making some doughnuts with is recipe. Thanks!!

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    1. sounds great. Let me know how they turn out. I was thinking of getting one of those myself.

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  9. These are THE BEST! My family loves them...easy too!

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  10. How adorable! :) My girls will love them! Thank you for sharing! Great photos, btw.

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    1. thanks. I work very hard on getting these photos because the light I have in my apartment is very minimal.

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  11. I need these in my life. I will be making these!

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  12. I know my husband would love these!

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  13. These would definitely be a family pleaser. They're on my list for the weekend!

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  14. Those look incredible! I love the mini version much better, and for some reason cutter!:))Great recipe and fantastic photos!!
    Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!

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  15. we just made donuts, but I love these cute little doughnut muffins! Great idea.

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  16. Oooh these are so cute and delicious looking!I'm sure my kids will also enjoy these.Thanks for sharing :)

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  17. I love the idea of these - I'm going to try them as a 'Brown Derby' = hot doughnut, topped with ice cream and hot chocolate sauce. Thanks for sharing. Moo x

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  18. My kids have asked for donut muffins over and over... I think I really need to make them! Wonderful post!

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  19. This muffin book by Williams Sonoma is absolutely one of my all time favorite cookbooks. The whole series is gorgeous and packed with doable delicious recipes.

    Your doughnut muffins look so perfect and love the size! :)

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  20. I have this book at home and have never made this recipe. Now I need too! Thank you for reminding me. Your muffins look so tasty and BTW I am really hungry now.

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  21. These muffins are so cute and sound SO good! Glad to be following your blog =)

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  22. Where do I even begin. These look amazing! I'm sure they wont look half as good on my ass though. I will still give them a try.
    Gluttony at it's finest!

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  23. Just made these and they are SO good. Thanks for the recipe! I made the regular size this time and I can only imagine that the mini version is that much better.

    ~Brandi

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  24. I love these so much, that I am now making another batch four days later! I now know that next time, I need to make a double batch.

    ~Brandi

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  25. Oh, yum!! I'd love for you to add it on my link party at: http://printabelle.com/?p=3717 Thanks!

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