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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!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 222 kcal
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
- ⅛ 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
Instructions
- 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.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and nutmeg (if using).
- 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!).
- 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).
- Pipe or spread the batter evenly into prepared donut pans.
- 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.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.