Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 °C).

2. 2

   Spray 2 doughnut pans well with baking spray.

3. 3

   Into a large bowl, sift together the flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, baking powder, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla.

5. 5

   Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined.

6. 6

   Spoon the batter into the baking pans, filling each one a little more than three-quarters full.

7. 7

   Bake for 17 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

   Start 17-minute timer
8. 8

   Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then tap the doughnuts out onto a sheet pan.

   Start 5-minute timer
9. 9

   For the topping, melt the 8 tablespoons (1 stick) of butter in an 8-inch saute pan.

10. 10

    Combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small bowl.

11. 11

    Dip each doughnut first in the melted butter and then in the cinnamon sugar, either on one side or both sides.