Baked Buttermilk Donuts

Moist and fluffy, these baked buttermilk donuts are a sweet treat that’s surprisingly easy to make at home. With a tender crumb and subtle tang from the buttermilk, they’re perfect for a breakfast or brunch crowd-pleaser.

Whip up a batch and get ready for a delicious morning ritual!

Ingredients

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease two donut pans. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

Set aside.

In another large bowl, whisk together sugar, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Add the buttermilk to the sugar mixture and whisk until smooth.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

Do not overmix. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.

Once the dough has chilled, use a piping bag or a spoon to drop the dough into the prepared donut pans, filling each cavity about 2/3 full.

Bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into a donut comes out clean. Remove the donuts from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Use high-quality buttermilk for the best flavor and texture, and make sure it’s at room temperature before using.

Don’t overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough donuts.

Letting the dough chill for the full 2 hours will result in a more tender and fluffy donut.

If you don’t have a piping bag, a spoon will work just fine – just be gentle when dropping the dough into the pan.

Don’t overcrowd the pans, as the donuts will spread a bit during baking.

These donuts are best served fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Keep in mind that these donuts will be more dense than traditional fried donuts, but they’ll still be deliciously soft and fluffy on the inside.

Nutrional Value

• Calories: 242
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 3.5g
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sodium: 200mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 35g
• Dietary Fiber: 1g
• Sugars: 15g
• Protein: 4g