Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins

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• 250 g plain flour

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• 2 tsp baking powder

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• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

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• 0.25 tsp salt

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• 150 g caster sugar

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• 100 g unsalted butter — melted

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• 2 piece eggs — beaten

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• 150 ml whole milk

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• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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• 50 g unsalted butter — melted, for coating

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• 75 g caster sugar — for coating

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• 1 tsp ground cinnamon — for coating

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Step by step

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper cases.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, 1 tsp cinnamon and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together 150 g caster sugar, 100 g melted butter, beaten eggs, milk and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. 4

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and fold gently until just combined; do not overmix.

5. 5

   Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cases, filling each about two-thirds full.

6. 6

   Bake for 18– 22 minutes, until risen, golden and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

7. 7

   While the muffins bake, mix 75 g caster sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Melt 50 g butter in a separate small bowl.

8. 8

   Once the muffins are baked, allow them to cool for 5 minutes, then brush each muffin top with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

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   Serve warm or at room temperature.