Week 32: Donuts - Cinnamon Baked Donuts [Baking]

Intro from Baking Challenge: Hello bakers. I can't believe it is already August! Time flies..like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana. Heyooooo. Anyway, this week's challenge is...donuts! Or, doughnuts, depending on your spelling preference. There are so many kinds. There are yeast or cake varieties of batter. There are tons of recipes for baked or fried donuts. If you're not feeling the traditional ring-shaped or filled donuts, how about some donut holes or some zeppole? (fill these with Nutella and eat them while they're still warm, you won't be disappointed!) Be as simple or creative as you feel. Nobody can deny the awesomeness of a simple powdered or glazed donut, but if you're feeling a bit saucy you could try something a little different - like these droolworthy maple bourbon glazed donuts topped with bacon or these french toast cake donuts. Happy baking (and frying)!

After a pretty terrible attempt at frying donuts earlier this year, I decided to make use of my mom's donut pan and bake them this time.  I found this recipe and followed it pretty much to the letter; I came out with about 18 delicious donuts.  And since they're baked, we can pretend they're healthier!