Oven-Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts
Oven-Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts are tender inside with lightly crisp edges, carrying that classic doughnut-shop aroma from a hint of nutmeg. A velvety powdered sugar coating adds gentle sweetness without overpowering the tang of buttermilk. Serve warm for brunch, a coffee break treat, or an afternoon snack when you want something comforting yet lighter than fried doughnuts.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 31 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 38 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 61
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 22
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) with a rack set in the upper-middle position. Spray a donut pan with cooking spray.
- 2
Sift the flour, white sugar, cornstarch, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt together in a large bowl.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, baking soda, and vanilla extract together.
- 4
Pour the melted and cooled shortening into the flour mixture; stir until it is absorbed. Stir in the buttermilk mixture and mix well. Let the batter rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- 5
Spoon the batter by scant 1 tablespoonfuls into the wells of each prepared donut cup. Use the back of a spoon to spread the batter evenly across the bottoms of each cup; you will not use all of the batter in this batch.
- 6
Bake on the upper-middle rack of the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool in the pan for 2 to 3 minutes before moving the donuts to a wire rack.
- 7
Put the confectioners' sugar in a small paper bag; add the donuts and toss to coat.
- 8
Spray the donut pan with cooking spray. Repeat the process with the remaining batter and confectioners' sugar.
- Calories 243.87 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 4.32 g Low Source 9%
- Carbohydrate 51.64 g 19%
- Total Fat 2.18 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.88 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.17 g High --
- Cholesterol 42.21 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 51.26 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.42 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 33.08 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 33.17 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.29 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 30.54 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 17.71 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 0.26 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Oven Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts is made with 13 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Buttermilk. Each serving provides about 243.87 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Buttermilk, Cooking Spray. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts?
- About 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 243.87 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Oven-Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts healthy?
- Oven-Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts has an easyChef Pro health score of 28/100. Per serving, it provides 243.87 calories and 4.32 g of protein, or 9% of the Daily Value. It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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