Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour ((250g))
  • ¼ cup sugar ((50g))
  • ¼ cup brown sugar ((50g))
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1 cup buttermilk ((236ml))
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and slightly cooled (42g))
  • 4 Tablespoons salted butter (melted)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar ((100g))
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a 12-count donut pan (I actually use two 6-count) with baking spray (or lightly grease and flour). Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugars, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, salt, and nutmeg (if using).
  • In a separate bowl whisk together buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. While whisking constantly, drizzle in butter until combined (it’s OK if the mixture looks a bit curdled!).
  • Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients and use a spatula to carefully fold together until just combined (all ingredients should be combined, but don’t over-mix or donuts will be dense and dry).
  • Pipe or spread the batter evenly into prepared donut pans.
  • Transfer to 350F (175C) oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or a toothpick inserted in the thickest part of a donut comes out clean. Allow to cool for several minutes then carefully remove to a cooling rack.
  • Use a pastry brush¹ to brush immediately with melted salted butter and then whisk together granulated sugar and cinnamon and dip donuts in mixture. Donuts are best enjoyed warm.