How to Make Buttermilk Doughnuts - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something so comforting about biting into a fresh, warm doughnut. And when it's a buttermilk doughnut? Well, that just takes it to a whole new level. Buttermilk adds a tangy flavor and a subtle richness to these beloved treats, making for a delightfully light and fluffy texture. Whether you enjoy them glazed, powdered, or simply plain, buttermilk doughnuts are a classic indulgence that's hard to resist.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 5 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tablespoon margarine, softened (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 36

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Prepare doughnuts: Whisk buttermilk, sugar, and eggs together in a bowl. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in another bowl. Stir buttermilk mixture into flour mixture until combined; add butter and knead until a soft dough forms.
  • Turn out dough onto a lightly floured work surface and roll to 1/4-inch thick. Cut dough into doughnut shapes using a 2 1/2-inch doughnut cutter.
  • Make glaze: Beat confectioners' sugar, margarine, and vanilla together in a bowl until smooth. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until the desired glaze consistency is reached.
  • Working in batches, cook doughnuts in hot oil until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Transfer cooked doughnuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Dip hot doughnuts into glaze to coat.
  • Nutrition

    172 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 18mg
    • Sodium: 189mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 46mg