Moreish Cinnamon Sugar Mini Bao Doughnuts Recipe!

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: bread flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and adds a subtle flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener with a unique flavor.

Combine warm water and yeast in a bowl; let sit until frothy, about 5 minutes.

Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.

Add melted butter, milk, eggs, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients; stir until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.

Cover the dough with a damp cloth; let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and divide it into small pieces.

Shape each piece into a ball and place on parchment squares.

Steam the dough balls in a steamer for 10-12 minutes until fluffy.

Remove from the steamer and let cool slightly.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the steamed dough balls until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

Combine sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; roll the doughnuts in the mixture while warm.

Cooking Techniques

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