Nitrate & Nitrite Free Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts
Total time1 hr 55 min
Prep time25 min
Cook time30 min
4.6(14)
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12 servings
For the doughnuts
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For frying
- 2 qt vegetable oil, for frying
For the glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a large bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and eggs together until pale and slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Whisk in the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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