Breakfast for 12
Baked Gingerbread Mini Donuts
Spiced mini donuts bake quickly in a donut pan before receiving a sweet maple glaze.
$0.46for 4 servings
$0.12 per serving$0.46 for 4
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.02Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.21Typical price |
| Milk$0.04/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.06Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $1.39 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 pinch allspice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and grease a 12-cup mini donut pan with cooking oil.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt in a bowl.
- Stir in the brown sugar, egg, applesauce, milk, and melted butter until just combined.
- Fill the donut cups halfway and bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until firm and cooked through.
- Melt the butter with the remaining brown sugar, maple syrup, and milk in a small saucepan.
- Whisk in the powdered sugar, dip the cooled donuts in the glaze, and let them set briefly.
Swaps
- Milk for Almond, soy or oat milkabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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