Buttermilk Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Buttermilk Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening, room temperature; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; Vegetable oil (for frying); Powdered sugar

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening, room temperature
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Powdered sugar

1
Place 1 1/2 cups flour and 1 1/4 cups sugar in large bowl.
2
Add buttermilk and next 7 ingredients.
3
Using electric mixer, beat mixture until just smooth.
4
Beat in remaining 1 cup flour.
5
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
6
Turn dough out onto floured work surface; roll to 1/2-inch thickness.
7
Using 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut dough into rounds.
8
Using 1-inch round cookie cutter, cut hole from center of each round, making doughnuts.
9
Gather scraps and reroll dough, cutting additional doughnuts until dough is used up.
10
Pour oil into heavy large pot to depth of 5 inches.
11
Heat oil to 350F.
12
Add 3 doughnuts at a time to oil and fry until golden, turning once, about 6 minutes total.
13
Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper-towel-lined rack to drain.
14
Repeat with remaining doughnuts.
15
Cool.
16
Sift powdered sugar thickly over doughnuts.

905

kcal

Calories

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Buttermilk Doughnuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Buttermilk Doughnuts

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