Easy Cinnamon Sugar Donuts | Sugar & Cloth Dessert Recipes (2024)

November 20, 2023May 18, 2017 by Ashley

Indulge in the warm and comforting embrace of freshly baked cinnamon sugar donuts with our delightful recipe.

We like to consider these easy cinnamon sugar donuts our foolproof recipe! With only four ingredients and less than 5 minutes of prep (for real!), I, Alex,can enjoy homemade donuts whenever the craving strikes.

This is the recipe that my mom used when we were growing up, a lazy response to kids begging for donuts on weekend mornings.

I’m partial then to cinnamon sugar, her topping of choice, but any glaze or frosting will do…

How to Make cinnamon Sugar Donuts

You can save time whipping up homemade batter and use puff pastry instead.

Thaw the dough, then roll out and brush with egg wash. Don’t skip this step, it’s a must to hold the layers together and without it, the donut will fall apart in the fryer.

Then, fold back over and cut into donuts. We used a biscuit cutter set for my holes, a large one for the donut and a mini one for the hole.

I’ve tried these both baked and fried and it’s no surprise that fried is the clear winner. It’s donuts after all, no one expects them to be health food.

Even as a dietitian, I believe that you should enjoy junk food the way it was intended to be on occasion.

I love that this recipe only makes six, the perfect amount for a small gathering. Lastly, make sure your oil is hot enough before frying. Otherwise, you’ll end up with dense hockey pucks.

I suppose these are similar to a cronut, that infamous cross between a donut and a croissant, though I’ve never actually tasted one myself. Whatever you call them, you’ll love this take on flaky, golden fried donuts.

How Do I Store Leftover Oil?

This question is very common, especially if you make a lot of fried food. There are several ways to store the oil. If you plan on using it for more deep frying in the near future, pour or scoop the oil into an airtight container and keep it at room temperature.

You can also keep leftover oil in the refrigerator but be sure to allow it to come back up to room temperature before use – this will ensure your oil heats evenly and that no cold spots occur which might affect your food’s flavor and texture.

How Do I Reheat Leftover Donuts?

To crisp up any leftover donuts, place them on a plate, cover with a paper towel, and microwave for 10 seconds. Once ready, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or another topping.

If you are looking for a way to soften up leftover regular donuts, simply place them on a plate and cover them with paper towels then microwave for 10 seconds followed by several minutes of letting them sit out or placing them in the oven until warmed through.