How to Make Baked Buttermilk Donuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who can resist the delicious aroma and flavor of freshly baked donuts? Whether they’re coated in sugar, frosted, or simply dusted with cinnamon, donuts are a beloved treat enjoyed by people of all ages. If you’re a fan of donuts, then you’ll love this recipe for Baked Buttermilk Donuts. These soft, moist, and flavorful treats are a great alternative to traditional fried donuts, and they’re incredibly easy to make. Whether you enjoy them for breakfast with a cup of coffee or as a midday snack,...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable shortening, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 cup sifted powdered sugar (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 donuts

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Adjust an oven rack to the upper-middle position. Spray a donut pan with cooking spray.
  • Sift flour, sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt together in a large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract together in a smaller bowl.
  • Pour melted and cooled shortening into flour mixture and stir until absorbed. Add buttermilk mixture and mix well. Let batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour a scant tablespoon of batter into the well of each donut cup in the prepared pan. Use the back of a spoon to distribute batter evenly across the bottom of each; you won't use up all of the batter in this batch.
  • Bake in the preheated oven on the upper-middle rack until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven; let cool in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes before removing onto a wire rack.
  • Place powdered sugar into a small paper bag. Toss warm donuts in powdered sugar to coat.
  • Spray the donut pan with cooking spray again. Spoon batter in tablespoonfuls into the hot pan for the next batch.
  • Bake donuts in the preheated oven on the upper-middle rack until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before removing from the pan and tossing in powdered sugar.
  • Nutrition

    247 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 276mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 66mg