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    Home » Breakfast

    Baked Buttermilk Donuts

    Published: Nov 9, 2019 · Modified: Jan 3, 2022 by Keri Hix

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    Oh, these are so good! Simple and delicious, that is what I like. This Baked Buttermilk Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar recipe is simple enough to make any morning of the week.

    a stack of cinnamon sugar covered baked donuts on a black wire rack

    My family loves donuts, but stopping at the donut shop is not always an option.

    These Baked Buttermilk Donuts are light and airy. A perfect breakfast or snack.

    Recipe Ingredients

    Ingredients shown for baked donuts.
    All-Purpose Flour, Sugar, Salt, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Nutmeg, Buttermilk, Canola Oil, Egg, Vanilla, and Cinnamon.

    Step-by-Step Directions

    Flour, baking powder and soda, salt, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.

    Step 1. In a mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk together.

    Ingredients for baked donuts in a mixing bowl.

    Step 2. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and oil. Mix to combine.

    Baked buttermilk donut batter ready to put in a donut pan.

    Step 3. Spray the donut pan with non-stick spray.

    Baked donuts in a donut pan ready to bake.

    Step 4. Add the batter to the pan; you should get six donuts.

    Just baked donuts still in a donut pan.

    Step 5. Bake in a 325-degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes or until done. The donuts are ready when you insert a toothpick, and it comes out clean.

    Meanwhile, mix cinnamon and sugar in a bowl and set aside.

    Baked donuts being covers with cinnamon sugar.

    Step 6. Remove the Baked Buttermilk Donuts from the pan and dip them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while they are still warm.

    Let cool slightly, and enjoy!

    a stack of cinnamon sugar covered baked donuts on a black wire rack

    Tips / FAQs

    • The donut pan I use is 3.5" inches in diameter and makes six donuts.
    • My pan holds a maximum of ⅓ cup of batter.
    • I fill each donut mold to the top. If you prefer not to do this, you could get a couple more donuts from each recipe.
    • If you would like to use this recipe to make muffins, I suggest the jumbo muffin pan or more than six regular-sized muffins. I have not tried this myself yet, but I will update my post when I do.
    • If you use a muffin pan or any different size than what I use in this recipe, you might want to adjust the baking time accordingly.
    a stack of cinnamon sugar covered baked donuts on a black wire rack

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    a stack of cinnamon sugar covered baked donuts on a black wire rack

    Baked Buttermilk Donuts

    This Baked Buttermilk Donuts with Cinnamon Sugar recipe is simple enough to make any morning of the week.
    4.46 from 31 votes
    Print Rate
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 6 Donuts
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Keri Hix

    Ingredients

    To Make Donuts

    • 1 cup All-purpose flour
    • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
    • ¾ teaspoon Baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon Baking soda
    • dash Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
    • ¾ cup Buttermilk
    • 1 Egg
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
    • 2 Tablespoons Canola oil

    To Make Cinnamon Sugar Topping

    • ¼ cup Granulated sugar
    • ½ teaspoon Cinnamon

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl add the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk together.
    • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and oil. Mix to combine.
    • Spray donut pan with non-stick spray. Add the batter to the pan, you should get 6 donuts.
    • Bake in a 325-degree oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until done. The donuts are ready when you insert a toothpick and it comes out clean.
    • Meanwhile, mix together cinnamon and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
    • Remove the donuts from the pan and dip in the cinnamon-sugar mixture while they are still warm.
    • Let cool slightly and enjoy!

    Notes

     
    FAQ's
    • The donut pan I use is 3.5" inches in diameter and makes 6 donuts.
    • My pan holds a maximum of ⅓ cup of batter.
    • I fill each donut mold all the way to the top. If you prefer not to do this, you could get a couple more donuts out of each recipe.
    • If you would like to use this recipe to make muffins I would suggest the jumbo muffin pan, or make more than 6 regular size muffins. I have not tried this myself yet, but I will update my post when I do.
    • If you do use a muffin pan, or any different size pan than what I use in this recipe, you might want to adjust the baking time accordingly.
    Click here to add your own private notes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Maryanne from Mariposa CA

      November 13, 2022 at 10:33 am

      5 stars
      This recipe was SUPER easy, and the doughnuts were no light & fluffy!

      Reply
    2. Nora

      March 31, 2021 at 2:41 pm

      4 stars
      I made these today! I don’t have a regular donut sheet but I did have a mini one. This recipe made 60 mini donuts lmao. They were pretty good though, nice and light, don’t be expecting the deep fried taste of donuts and you will enjoy them! My kids loved them!!

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      • Nora

        March 31, 2021 at 2:43 pm

        Also I baked for 10 mins and they were perfect., for anyone making minis 🙂

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      • Cook This Again Mom

        March 31, 2021 at 4:04 pm

        Thank you for the feedback. 60 donuts! Wow! You are right, they are not like the deep fried donuts, but they sure do go fast when I make them. Glad you enjoyed them.

        Reply
    3. Gem

      October 23, 2020 at 9:32 am

      I made these in my muffin pan. Tried to make the donut shape but they turned into a muffin with no hole. Used a plastic bag with a small hole in it but the batter spread. They were very light but really didn’t taste like donuts. I did have to flip them over half way but I am using my RV’s gas stove. Don’t know if that’s the problem. They were good anyway. More like a light muffin.

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    4. Janet

      October 21, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      5 stars
      The doughnuts are delicious. But, next time I will definitely make them smaller. The bottoms got nice & golden but the tops not. I think it’s because they need to be less full. I got 7 doughnuts & easily cud have gotten 9 or maybe10.

      Reply
    5. Beth

      March 21, 2020 at 9:21 pm

      Do you think I could make these in a muffin pan or just gently pour/shape the dough into doughnuts? I don't have a donut pan, and we can't really justify going out to the store for a want not a need during the COVID 19 shelter at home directive from my state.

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      • Cook This Again, Mom!

        March 22, 2020 at 6:38 pm

        Hi, I haven't tried it but I think using a muffin tin would work. I checked my donut pan against my muffin pan and they both hold the same amount. The cooking time might be slightly different. I will have to give it a try myself. If you try it and it works, let me know! Thanks for the question and stay safe.

        Reply

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