Grandma Bakes Bon Appetit's Dirt Bombs

Ingredients

• 2.25 cups All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 0.67 cup Granulated Sugar (for the batter)
• 2 tablespoons Baking Powder (double‑acting)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (fine sea salt)
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg (freshly ground if possible)
• 1 stick Unsalted Butter (room temperature, cut into cubes)
• 1 large egg Large Egg (room temperature)
• 1 cup Whole Milk (room temperature)
• 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar (for the cinnamon‑sugar coating)
• 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon (freshly ground if possible)
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (melted for coating)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 375°F (190°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the batter.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 375°F

2. Combine Dry Ingredients

   Measure 2 ¼ cups flour, 2 / 3 cup sugar, 2 tbsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and ½ tsp nutmeg. In a bowl whisk the flour with baking powder, salt, and nutmeg; keep the sugar separate for later.

   Time: PT5M

3. Cream Butter and Sugar

   In a large mixing bowl, add the room‑temperature butter and the 2 / 3 cup sugar. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Egg

   Crack the egg into the creamed butter‑sugar and beat until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT1M

5. Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures

   With the mixer on low, add half of the flour mixture, then half of the milk. Repeat with the remaining flour mixture and milk, mixing just until combined. The batter will be thick.

   Time: PT5M

6. Fill Muffin Pan

   Grease the muffin pan generously with non‑stick spray or butter. Using a spoon or ice‑cream scoop, divide the thick batter evenly into the 12 cavities, filling each about ¾ full.

   Time: PT5M

7. Bake Donut Muffins

   Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: 375°F

8. Cool Slightly

   Remove the pan from the oven, let the donuts sit for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely (about 5 more minutes).

   Time: PT10M

9. Prepare Cinnamon‑Sugar Coating

   In a small bowl combine ½ cup granulated sugar with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon; stir until evenly mixed.

   Time: PT2M

10. Melt Butter for Dipping

    Place 6 tbsp butter in a microwave‑safe bowl and melt in the microwave for 20‑30 seconds, watching closely to prevent burning.

    Time: PT30S

11. Coat Donuts

    One at a time, dip each cooled donut into the melted butter, letting excess drip off, then immediately roll it in the cinnamon‑sugar mixture, giving it a good swirl to coat all sides.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

3 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

6 g

Fiber

0.5 g