Baked Mini Tofu Donuts

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   Sift the ingredients together.

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   Melt the butter by microwaving for 30 seconds or so.

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   Beat an egg in a bowl, add the sugar and mix well.

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   Add milk and mix.

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   Add tofu, and mash it up with a whisk as you incorporate.

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   If some small lumps remain, it's OK!

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   Add the dry ingredients.

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   Change to a rubber spatula and cut in the mixture.

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   Add melted butter and mix again.

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    When the batter is no longer floury and has turned glossy, it's done.

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    Heat an electric mini donut machine.

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    Spoon the batter into the donut molds.

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    The batter will puff up so don't overfill the molds - about the level shown in the photo above is OK.

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    The donuts are done in 1 and a half to 3 minutes.

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    Cut off the bits that stick out if you like.

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    The donuts have a different texture depending on how long they're cooked.

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    These were cooked for 1 and a half to 2 minutes.

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    They have a subtle tofu fragrance and are very soft.

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    These were baked for about 3 minutes.

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    They're nutty and crispy on the outside.

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    You can barely detect tofu in these.

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    The holes may be blocked up, so poke them through with a chopstick.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.