Best 11 French Doughnut Muffins Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable world of French doughnut muffins, a delightful fusion of classic French pastry and the convenience of muffins. These delectable treats, known as "beignets" or "monkey bread," are a symphony of flavors and textures, offering a crispy exterior and a soft, fluffy interior that will tantalize your taste buds.

This comprehensive guide features two irresistible recipes: the traditional French doughnut muffins and a unique baked version for those who prefer a healthier indulgence. The classic recipe captures the essence of beignets, showcasing a rich yeasted dough that's fried to golden perfection and coated in a sweet glaze. The baked version, on the other hand, offers a delightful twist, utilizing a simple batter that's baked until golden brown, resulting in a muffin-like texture and a delectable glaze that seeps into every nook and cranny.

Whichever recipe you choose, these French doughnut muffins promise an explosion of flavors and a delightful culinary experience. So, prepare to embark on a sweet journey as we delve into the world of these delectable pastries.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRENCH BREAKFAST PUFFS



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Categories     breakfast     dessert     main dish

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 c. Flour
3 tsp. Baking Powder
1 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Ground Nutmeg
1 c. Sugar
2/3 c. Shortening (Crisco)
2 whole Eggs
1 c. Milk
1 1/2 c. Sugar
3 tsp. Cinnamon
2 sticks Butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 12 muffin cups.In a large bowl stir together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside. In a different bowl, cream together 1 cup sugar and shortening. Then add eggs and mix again. Add flour mixture and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beating well after each addition.Fill prepared muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden.In a bowl, melt 2 sticks butter. In a separate bowl combine remaining sugar and cinnamon. Dip baked muffins in butter, coating thoroughly, then coat with cinnamon-sugar mixture.

CINNAMON SUGAR DONUT MUFFINS



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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins - Donut muffins are a super soft, homemade muffins that are easy to make! These buttery treats taste just like an old fashioned donut rolled in cinnamon and sugar!

Provided by Nichole

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE MUFFINS:
1 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoons Baking Powder
1/8 Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
1/4 Teaspoon Nutmeg
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Large Egg
1/2 Cup Milk
1/3 Cup Butter, (Melted and Cooled)
FOR THE TOPPING:
1/3 Cup Granulated Sugar
2 Teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
5 Tablespoons Butter, (Melted)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease muffin cups or line with paper liners. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a small bowl beat the egg. Add the milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter and mix well to combine.
  • Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir just until moistened, being careful not to over mix.
  • Spoon batter into muffin cups about 1/2 - 3/4 of the way full. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes. Allow muffins to cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan.
  • For the topping: In a small bowl mix together the cinnamon and sugar. In another small bowl melt the 5 Tablespoons of butter.
  • Dip the muffins into the butter, then roll in the cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

DOUGHNUT MUFFINS



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After many tries and many different recipes that just weren't up to par, I finally decided to recreate my own version of a doughnut muffin. It has the taste of a cake doughnut and it's a lot simpler to make. -Morgan Botwinick, Richmond, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
COATING:
1 cup coarse sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in milk and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and baking soda. Add to creamed mixture; stir just until moistened., Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Bake 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack., Meanwhile, for coating, combine coarse sugar and cinnamon. Dip tops of warm muffins in butter, then coat in cinnamon-sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 394mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FRENCH BREAKFAST MUFFINS



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These muffins are delicious! The cinnamon sugar topping flavors them perfectly. This is my 10 year old brother's favorite recipe (he even makes them on his own from time to time).

Provided by Kelly

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
½ cup milk
⅓ cup butter, melted
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅓ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, nutmeg and salt. Make a well in the center of the mixture. Stir together egg, milk and 1/3 cup melted butter. Add egg mixture to flour mixture; stir until just moistened (batter may be lumpy). Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, combine 1/4 cup sugar, cinnamon When muffins are finished baking, dip tops of muffins in the melted butter, and then in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 43.4 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 152.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

FRENCH BREAKFAST PUFFS



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This was a favorite recipe of mine growing up. Now, I continue to make them for my husband and I. These muffins are easy to make, and quite tasty.

Provided by Betsy

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
½ cup white sugar
⅓ cup shortening
1 egg
½ cup milk
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 12 muffin cups or line cups with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, cream together 1/2 cup sugar and shortening. Beat in egg. Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture alternately with milk. Beat well. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes. While muffins are baking, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  • Remove muffins from oven and muffin pan. Immediately, dip the tops of the muffins into the melted margarine, then into the sugar/cinnamon mixture. Repeat with each muffin, until all muffin tops are covered. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 214.2 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

FRENCH DOUGHNUTS



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Choux pastry puffs up wildly when fried. Poppy seeds, a lemon glaze, and candied lemon zest give these doughnuts lots of flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 30

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 quarts canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 teaspoons coarse salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
9 extra-large eggs
2 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds, plus more for sprinkling
Lemon Glaze for French Doughnuts
Candied Lemon Zest for French Doughnuts
Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a low-sided 6-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until a deep-frying thermometer registers 360 degrees. Cut thirty 4-inch squares out of parchment. Line two baking pans with paper towels.
  • Meanwhile, sift the flour into a medium bowl. In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, salt, sugar, and butter. Bring to a full boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat; add the sifted flour, all at once, stirring constantly until flour has been incorporated. Return to heat; cook, stirring constantly, until the dough pulls away from sides, about 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat.
  • Transfer dough to bowl of an electric mixer fitted with paddle attachment. Beat on low speed until the bowl is warm to the touch, 4 to 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until each egg has been incorporated before adding the next. Stir in poppy seeds.
  • Coat a baking pan with cooking spray, spread 5 squares of parchment on top, and generously spray parchment. Fit a large pastry bag with a #4 star tip; fill with dough. In one continuous stroke, pipe a 2 1/2-inch double-layer circle onto each square.
  • Carefully lifting squares, gently slide 5 doughnuts into oil. Cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, turn over; continue cooking until evenly browned, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to lined baking pans; let rest until cool enough to handle.
  • Repeat steps 4 and 5 with remaining parchment squares and dough.
  • Coat doughnuts with lemon glaze. Sprinkle with lemon zest and a pinch of poppy seeds. Transfer to a wire rack to set; serve.

DOUGHNUT MUFFINS



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Muffins which taste like doughnuts, topped with a delicious cinnamon sugar mixture.

Provided by Debbie

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup milk
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with paper muffin liners.
  • In a large bowl, cream together shortening and 1 cup sugar; beat in egg. Stir together flour, baking powder, salt and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Stir flour into egg mixture alternately with milk. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean. While muffins bake, combine 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Remove muffins from pan and let cool for 5 minutes. While muffins are still warm, roll tops of muffins in cinnamon sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.8 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 16.3 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 152.2 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

FRENCH BREAKFAST PUFFS



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Get ready for "oohs" and "aahs" when you serve these heavenly rolls. Coated with cinnamon and sugar, these quick-fix breakfast puffs are a favorite in Betty's Kitchens.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 15 medium muffin cups, 2 1/2x1 1/4 inches.
  • Mix shortening, 1/2 cup sugar and the egg throughly in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and nutmeg alternately with milk. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Mix 1/2 cup sugar and the cinnamon. Roll hot muffins immediately in melted butter, then in sugar-cinnamon mixture. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Puff, Sodium 180 mg

BAKED FRENCH DOUGHNUTS



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Make and share this Baked French Doughnuts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dreamgoddess

Categories     Breads

Time 45m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 tablespoons margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup milk
6 tablespoons margarine, melted
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • Cream margarine, sugar and mix well.
  • Add egg and mix.
  • Combine dry ingredients; add alternately with milk.
  • Fill greased muffin tins half full and bake 20 to 25 minutes at 350ºF.
  • TOPPING: Remove doughnuts from pan immediately.
  • Dip or toss in melted margarine, then into cinnamon-sugar mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.4, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 14.5, Sodium 214.1, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 8.1, Protein 2.2

DOUGHNUT MUFFINS



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Make and share this Doughnut Muffins recipe from Food.com.

Provided by recipe czarina

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 muffins, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/8 cup sugar
1/2 tablespoon baking powder, plus
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 large eggs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup butter, more if needed
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard muffin pan with muffin cups.
  • 2. In a large bowl, cream the butter and the sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until just mixed inches In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Combine the vanilla, milk and heavy cream.
  • 3. With a spoon, mix a quarter of the dry ingredients into the butter mixture. Then mix in a third of the milk mixture. Continue mixing in the remaining dry and wet ingredients alternately, ending with the dry. Mix until well combined and smooth, but don't overmix.
  • 4. Scoop enough batter into each tin so that the top of the batter is even with the rim of the cup, about 1/2 cup. Bake the muffins until firm to the touch, about 25-30 minutes.
  • 5. To finish, Melt the butter for the dipping mixture in a small bowl. Combine the sugar and cinnamon in another bowl. When the muffins are just cool enough to handle, remove them from the tin, dip them into or brush them all over with the melted butter, and then roll them in the cinnamon sugar.

DONUT MUFFINS



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Mini muffins that taste just like cinnamon sugar doughnut holes! The secret ingredient is nutmeg.

Provided by Dianne

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes     Muffin Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup white sugar
¼ cup margarine, melted
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup margarine, melted
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 24 mini-muffin cups.
  • Mix 1/2 cup sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Stir in the milk, then mix in the baking powder and flour until just combined. Fill the prepared mini muffin cups about half full.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the tops are lightly golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • While muffins are baking, place 1/4 cup of melted margarine in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of sugar with the cinnamon. Remove muffins from their cups, dip each muffin in the melted margarine, and roll in the sugar-cinnamon mixture. Let cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 66.3 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

Tips:

  • Activate the yeast properly. To ensure the yeast is active and will leaven the muffins properly, follow the recipe's instructions for activating the yeast. Warm milk is often used to activate yeast, and the ideal temperature is around 110°F (43°C).
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough muffins. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Let the muffins rise in a warm place. This will help them to rise properly and become light and fluffy.
  • Use a greased or lined muffin tin. This will prevent the muffins from sticking to the tin and will make them easier to remove.
  • Bake the muffins at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help them to rise quickly and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Let the muffins cool slightly before serving. This will make them easier to handle and will allow the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

French doughnut muffins are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their light and fluffy texture, sweet glaze, and variety of flavor options, these muffins are sure to become a favorite in your home. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy breakfast option or a sweet snack, these muffins are the perfect choice. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give these French doughnut muffins a try!

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