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Crumb Cake Donuts
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Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Place all of the crumb topping ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
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Place the first 5 ingredients in a bowl and whisk to combine.
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Place the 6 remaining ingredients in a large bowl or a standing mixer and beat for 2 minutes on medium speed or until creamy.
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Add the dry ingredients a little at a time until throughly combined making sure not to over beat.
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Grease donut pans (or muffins tin). If you only have one pan you can repeat after the first set of donuts bake.
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Place the batter in a pastry bag or a large zipper bag and using scissors, cut off 1/2 inch tip to create a pastry bag twisting the top of using a zipper bag to press the mixture out. Pipe the batter into doughnut pan.
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Sprinkle a heaping tablespoon of the crumb topping on each doughnut and gently press to adhere. Use your finger to make sure center of doughnut is uncovered.
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Bake doughnuts for 13-15 or until topping is just about to turn golden.
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Allow doughnuts to sit for 5-10 minutes for topping to set and cool before enjoying.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Greek Yogurt Over Sour Cream 🥄Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream to create a lighter, more tender crumb while maintaining moisture—it adds tanginess without the heaviness, resulting in a superior donut texture.
- Brown Butter for the Crumb Topping 🧈Use browned butter in your crumb topping instead of regular butter to add a nutty, caramelized depth that elevates the entire flavor profile and creates a more complex taste experience.
- Chill Batter Before Piping ❄️Refrigerate your donut batter for 15-20 minutes before piping into molds to prevent spreading and ensure clean edges, plus it helps the crumb topping adhere better during baking.
- Toast Your Crumb Mixture First 🥐Pre-toast the cinnamon sugar crumb mixture in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before topping to intensify the cinnamon flavor and ensure maximum crunchiness after baking.
- Room Temperature Eggs for Better Rise ✨Bring eggs to room temperature before mixing to improve emulsification with the batter, resulting in a lighter, airier crumb that bakes more evenly and rises perfectly in the oven.
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