Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts
16 min.
14
140kcal

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Indulge in the delightful taste of homemade Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts, a perfect treat for your morning meal, brunch, or breakfast gatherings. These doughnuts are not only vegetarian-friendly but also easy to prepare, allowing you to whip up a batch in just 16 minutes. With each doughnut packing around 140 calories, you can enjoy a guilt-free snack that's both satisfying and delectable!

The unique blend of all-purpose and whole-wheat flour creates a tender crumb, while the addition of nutmeg elevates the flavor profile for a warm, inviting aroma with each bite. Enhanced with honey for natural sweetness and low-fat buttermilk for a light, moist texture, these doughnuts are sure to become a new favorite in your household.

What makes this recipe even more exciting are the endless topping options that cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a classic sugar coating, a rich chocolate dip, or a festive glaze with a hint of lemon, each variation brings its own charm to the table. Impress your family and friends with homemade treats that showcase both your culinary skills and creativity.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to bake your way to a delightful batch of Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts that will brighten up any morning or brunch occasion!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • tablespoons butter melted
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 0.8 cup buttermilk 1% low-fat ()
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • cup flour whole-wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • ziploc bags
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 42
  2. Lightly coat a doughnut pan with cooking spray.
  3. Combine flours and next 4 ingredients (through salt) in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  4. Combine buttermilk, eggs, honey, butter, and vanilla, stirring well with a whisk.
  5. Add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture; whisk just until combined.
  6. Spoon batter into doughnut pans, filling twothirds full.
  7. Bake in middle of oven until doughnuts spring back when touched and are golden on bottom (about 8 minutes).
  8. Let cool in pan slightly (about 4 minutes); turn out. Coat with toppings (see ideas, below), if desired.
  9. Combine 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, stirring well with a whisk. Dip 1 side of the cooled doughnuts into glaze; let cool on a rack, glazed side up.
  10. Calories 191
  11. Melt 6 ounces bittersweet chocolate in a bowl in microwave until smooth. Dip tops of doughnuts into chocolate and place chocolate side up on a rack to cool.
  12. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts; let sit about 10 minutes.
  13. Calories 232
  14. Melt 4 ounces (1 cup) bittersweet chocolate in microwave until smooth. Fill a small squeeze bottle or zip-top plastic bag (snip a tiny hole in 1 corner of bag) with melted chocolate; pipe chocolate onto tops of doughnuts. Chill doughnuts until chocolate sets (about 10 minutes).
  15. Calories 184
  16. Combine 1/4 cup ground cinnamon and 1/4 cup sugar. While still warm, coat doughnuts in sugar; let cool on rack, sugar-coated side up.
  17. Calories 155

Nutrition Facts

Calories140kcal
Protein9.58%
Fat17.52%
Carbs72.9%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.24
Glycemic Load
12.63
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.7217391664567%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:140.33kcal
7.02%
Fat:2.78g
4.27%
Saturated Fat:1.4g
8.73%
Carbohydrates:26.01g
8.67%
Net Carbohydrates:24.83g
9.03%
Sugar:12.93g
14.37%
Cholesterol:31.39mg
10.46%
Sodium:171.27mg
7.45%
Alcohol:0.32g
100%
Alcohol %:0.75%
100%
Protein:3.42g
6.84%
Manganese:0.42mg
21.02%
Selenium:10.89µg
15.55%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
8.04%
Phosphorus:76.07mg
7.61%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.82%
Folate:24.32µg
6.08%
Iron:0.93mg
5.19%
Calcium:49.48mg
4.95%
Vitamin B3:0.98mg
4.89%
Fiber:1.18g
4.71%
Magnesium:16.43mg
4.11%
Zinc:0.45mg
3%
Copper:0.06mg
2.92%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.86%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.42%
Potassium:75.31mg
2.15%
Vitamin A:95.4IU
1.91%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.59%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.29%
Source:My Recipes