Old-Fashioned Doughnuts Recipe
These old-fashioned doughnuts are a classic treat, perfect for a weekend breakfast or a sweet snack. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, they're easy to make and simply irresistible.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour Plus more for dusting
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 0.5 tsp Baking soda
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Nutmeg
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 tbsp Melted butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Vegetable oil For frying
Glaze
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1/2-inch thick circle. Use a doughnut cutter to cut out doughnuts.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully drop doughnuts into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove the doughnuts with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to drain.
- While the doughnuts are cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Dip each doughnut into the glaze and place it back on the wire rack to allow the glaze to set.
- Enjoy your freshly made old-fashioned doughnuts!
Notes
These doughnuts are best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.