Baked Donuts

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    12 donuts

  • Calories

    222 kcal

  • Course

    Breakfast

  • Cuisine

    American

Baked Donuts

An easy recipe for homemade Baked Donuts! There's no yeast, no waiting for the dough to rise, just a simple recipe that can be whipped up in under 30 minutes.Be sure to check out the how-to video, too!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled

Topping (see notes for alternative topping options)

  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter melted
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a 12-count donut pan (I actually use two 6-count) with baking spray (or lightly grease and flour). Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and nutmeg (if using).
  3. In a separate bowl whisk together buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. While whisking constantly, drizzle in butter until combined (it’s OK if the mixture looks a bit curdled!).
  4. Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and use a spatula to carefully fold together until just combined (all ingredients should be combined, but don’t over-mix or donuts will be dense and dry).
  5. Pipe or spread the batter evenly into prepared donut pans.
  6. Transfer to 350F (175C) oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or a toothpick inserted in the thickest part of a donut comes out clean. Allow to cool for several minutes then carefully remove to a cooling rack.
  7. Use a pastry brush¹ to brush immediately with melted salted butter and then whisk together granulated sugar and cinnamon and dip donuts in mixture. Donuts are best enjoyed warm.

Notes

  • Dip warm donuts in powdered sugar to coat completely. For a vanilla glaze: Whisk together 1 ½ cups powdered sugar (190g), 3-5 Tablespoons whole milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. For chocolate glaze add 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder to the glaze. Dip cooled donuts in glaze and allow glaze to harden (at least 30 minutes) before serving.
  • ¹I like to use a pastry brush rather than dip the donuts because dipping over-saturates them with butter and makes them soggy.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1donut Calories 222kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 35mg (12%) Sodium 183mg (8%) Potassium 95mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12donuts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 222 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1donut
Calories 222kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 183mg 8%
Potassium 95mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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