Gluten free baked cinnamon doughnuts
Soft baked doughnuts rolled in melted butter and cinnamon sugar. No deep fat fryer, no mess.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.26 a head
- Oven180°C (160°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan). Grease a 6 hole doughnut tin well.
- 2
Whisk the flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, 75 g sugar and 1 tsp cinnamon in a bowl.
- 3
In a jug, whisk the egg, milk, 50 g melted butter and vanilla. Pour into the dry ingredients and stir until just smooth.
- 4
Spoon the batter into a piping bag or freezer bag, snip off the corner and fill each hole about two thirds full.
- 5
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until risen and springy. Cool in the tin for 3 minutes.
11 min - 6
Mix the coating sugar and cinnamon on a plate. Brush each warm doughnut with melted butter, then roll it in the cinnamon sugar. Eat the same day.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.