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Baked Buttermilk Donuts: Delightful Recipe to Try Today!

Delicious baked buttermilk donuts that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for glaze
  • 2 tablespoons milk for glaze
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract for glaze

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the donuts spring back when lightly touched.
  7. Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  9. Dip the cooled donuts into the glaze and let them sit on the wire rack for a few minutes to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgSugar: 12g

Notes

  • For a chocolate version, add 1/4 cup of cocoa powder to the dry ingredients.
  • To make these donuts even more festive, add sprinkles on top of the glaze before it sets.

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