Description
Glazed Old Fashioned Donuts are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a sweet, sugary glaze coating. These classic donuts have a slightly tangy flavor from buttermilk and are perfect for a breakfast treat or an afternoon snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined into a dough. Be careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or two round cookie cutters to cut out the donuts.
- Heat the oil in a deep pan or fryer to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the donuts, a few at a time, for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
- Dip each warm donut into the glaze, coating it generously, then allow the excess glaze to drip off before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of ground allspice or cardamom to the dough.
- If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute it with regular milk and a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
- These donuts are best enjoyed fresh, but you can store them in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: glazed donuts, old fashioned donuts, homemade donuts, fried donuts, donut recipe