Ancient Grain Einkorn Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts

Name: Ancient Grain Einkorn Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Desserts
Ingredients: 240 g All-purpose unhybridized Einkorn flour (or standard AP flour); 8 g + 1g + 3g Baking powder, ground nutmeg, and fine sea salt; 130 g Granulated cane sugar; 2 whole Large eggs (room temperature); 180 ml Whole milk or buttermilk; 90 g Unsalted butter, melted and cooled (divided); 5 ml Pure vanilla extract; 100 g + 10g Cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon for coating)

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Nothing rivals the comfort of pulling a freshly baked batch of Ancient Grain Einkorn Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts Recipe from your own oven. Tested repeatedly to lock in moisture and golden browning, this recipe spotlights all-purpose unhybridized einkorn flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and fine sea salt and granulated cane sugar in just 25 min, making sweet homemade baking effortless and dependable.

Ingredients

12 servings

2 cups All-purpose unhybridized Einkorn flour (or standard AP flour)
2 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/2 tsp salt Baking powder, ground nutmeg, and fine sea salt
2/3 cup Granulated cane sugar
2 whole Large eggs (room temperature)
3/4 cup Whole milk or buttermilk
6 tbsp (4 tbsp for batter, 2 tbsp for coating) Unsalted butter, melted and cooled (divided)
1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup sugar, 1 tbsp cinnamon Cinnamon sugar (1/2 cup sugar + 1 tbsp cinnamon for coating)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Whisk Einkorn flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt. In another bowl, whisk eggs, cane sugar, milk, 4 tbsp melted butter, and vanilla for **2 minutes**.

Gently fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined (do not overmix). Spoon or pipe into a greased 12-cavity donut pan.

**Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 13 to 15 minutes** until springy and golden. Cool in pan for **5 minutes**, then transfer to a wire rack.

Brush warm donuts with remaining 2 tbsp melted butter; roll generously in cinnamon sugar coating until encrusted.

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Chef Amara’s Kitchen Secrets & Pro Tips

Einkorn absorbs liquids slower than modern wheat, so let the batter rest for 3 minutes before piping into the donut pan.
Coat the donuts while still warm so the cinnamon sugar sticks tightly.

1. Spoon and Level Your Flour: Never scoop flour directly from the canister with your measuring cup, which packs excess volume by up to 25%. Fluff the flour with a fork, spoon it into the cup, and level the top with a knife. 2. Mind Your Butter Temperature: For creaming, butter should yield under gentle thumb pressure without melting or feeling greasy. Proper emulsion traps microscopic air pockets that ensure an airy, tender bake. 3. Chef's Kitchen Secret: Einkorn absorbs liquids slower than modern wheat, so let the batter rest for 3 minutes before piping into the donut pan.

Chef’s Cooking Guide & FAQs

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Troubleshooting & Quick Fixes

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Why Did My Ancient Grain Einkorn Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts Recipe Turn Out Drier Than Expected?: Dryness usually stems from slight over-measuring of flour or keeping the pan in the oven a few minutes too long. Check for doneness slightly early—a toothpick inserted into the center should emerge with a few moist crumbs rather than dry wood.
How to Prevent Uneven Browning?: Most domestic ovens have hot spots near the back corner. Rotate your baking sheet 180 degrees halfway through the timer to ensure uniform golden browning and rise.

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Storage, Freezing & Reheating Guidelines

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Store baked items in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 6 days. To freeze, wrap tightly in parchment paper and aluminum foil for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Can I substitute brown sugar for white sugar? A: Yes, substituting dark or light brown sugar adds extra moisture and subtle caramel undertones due to natural molasses content.

Q: Can I make this dessert gluten-free? A: A 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend containing xanthan gum (such as Bob's Red Mill or King Arthur) produces outstanding, nearly identical results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving (1 of 12)

190 Calories

28g Carbs 10% DV

4g Protein 8% DV

7g Fat 9% DV

2g Fiber 7% DV

120mg Sodium 5% DV

Carbs 60% Protein 8% Fat 32%

*Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet (USDA FoodData Central).

Quick Info

Cuisine Desserts
Dietary Vegetarian
Total Time 25 min
Yield 12 servings

Chef Amara

Passionate culinary explorer, recipe tester, and culinary director at YumAroma.

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Ancient Grain Einkorn Cinnamon Sugar Baked Donuts Recipe

Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Whisk Wet & Dry

Fold Batter & Pipe

Bake Donuts