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!
Topping (see notes for alternative topping options)
4Tablespoonssalted buttermelted
½cup(100g)granulated sugar
½teaspoonground 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).
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
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!).
1 cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
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.
4 Tablespoons salted butter, ½ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Video
Notes
Alternative Topping Options:
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.