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Perfect Homemade Baked Donuts
Dominique

Perfect Homemade Baked Donuts

These Perfect Homemade Baked Donuts offer a tender crumb, delicate sweetness, and a nostalgic taste, providing a healthier indulgence that's effortlessly customizable for family fun.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups (240g) All-Purpose Flour, Unbleached
  • ½ cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Large Egg, room temperature
  • ¾ cup (180ml) Buttermilk
  • ¼ cup (56g) Melted Unsalted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • For the Glaze (Optional):
  • 1½ cups (180g) Powdered Sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk or Cream
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your donut pan(s).
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk egg, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine the wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Transfer batter to a piping bag and pipe into prepared donut cavities, filling two-thirds full.
  6. Bake for 9-12 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Prepare glaze while the donuts cool.
  8. Once cooled, dip each donut into the glaze, letting excess drip off.

Notes

Avoid overmixing to ensure tender donuts. Store glazed donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.