Baked Olive Oil Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Baked Olive Oil Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: Makes 12 doughnuts
Ingredients: For the Donuts; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon baking power; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; For the Topping; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 18 mins

Total: 33 mins

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Sufganiyot—the Israeli yeast-raised, deep fried jelly donuts popular for Hanukkah—may be delicious, but making them from scratch is a real commitment. These baked rounds are quicker and simpler to make, and thanks to the addition of olive oil in both the batter and the topping, they still resonate as a dessert-worthy of the Festival of Lights.

You'll need a 12-cavity mini doughnut pan to bake the batter, but it's a worthwhile investment for donut fans. Once you see how easy they are to make, you'll find yourself treating family and friends to batches throughout the year.

For the Donuts

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more for the pan
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking power
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Topping

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Gather the ingredients.

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Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lightly grease and flour a 12-cavity mini donut pan.

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In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

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Add the milk, yogurt, olive oil, egg, and vanilla, and whisk just until the batter is smooth.

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Spoon the batter into the prepared doughnut pan, filling each cup about 2/3 full. (For easier filling, you can transfer the batter to a piping bag or batter dispenser first.)

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Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the doughnuts are puffed and slightly golden, and a tester comes out clean.

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Allow the doughnuts to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Run an offset spatula around the perimeter of each to loosen. Carefully lift the doughnuts out of the pan and place on a wire rack.

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Pour the olive oil into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon. When the doughnuts are cool enough to handle, quickly dip both sides in the olive oil, then dip in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Transfer to a serving platter and a continue with the remaining doughnuts.

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Serve and enjoy!

Tip

The doughnuts are best the day they are made, though leftover doughnuts will keep at room temperature, covered in foil, for 1 to 2 days.

Variations

Prefer powdered doughnuts? Swap confectioner's sugar for the granulated sugar in the topping (you won't need the olive oil to get the mixture to adhere, but you can use it if you'd like).
Skip the olive oil-sugar combo altogether, and dip the face of each doughnut in melted chocolate, then set aside on a parchment-lined rack until the chocolate sets.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
2373	Calories
116g	Fat
316g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Amount per serving
Calories	2373
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 116g	149%
Saturated Fat 18g	90%
Cholesterol 194mg	65%
Sodium 886mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 316g	115%
Dietary Fiber 8g	30%
Total Sugars 212g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 1mg	5%
Calcium 583mg	45%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 465mg	10%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.