These Baked Buttermilk Donuts are light, fluffy, and incredibly easy to make! A healthier alternative to fried donuts, they’re perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
There’s something truly special about homemade donuts.
These Baked Buttermilk Donuts offer all the deliciousness without the deep-fried guilt!
How to make Baked Buttermilk Donuts
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
3/4 cup sugar
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 eggs
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
How to Make Buttermilk Baked Donuts
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray or butter.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg.
In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined. Be careful not to over mix.
Add the batter to the donut pan.
Bake for 10-12 minute.
Let donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Why You’ll Love These Donuts
- Healthier Alternative: Baking instead of frying cuts down on excess oil and calories.
- Easy to Make: No deep fryer needed—just a donut pan and an oven!
- Moist & Fluffy: Buttermilk keeps the donuts soft and flavorful.
- Customizable: Add different glazes, toppings, or mix-ins to suit your taste.
Storage Tips
Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
Baked Buttermilk Donuts are the perfect homemade treat—light, fluffy, and full of flavor.
Whether for breakfast, dessert, or a special occasion, these donuts are sure to be a hit. Try them out and let me know your favorite glaze or topping in the comments!
Easy and delicious buttermiilk donuts! Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a donut pan with cooking spray or butter. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and nutmeg.Baked Buttermilk Donuts
Ingredients
Instructions
In a separate bowl, whisk the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined. Be careful not to over mix.
Add the batter to the donut pan.
Bake for 10-12 minute.
Let donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 322Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 664mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 1gSugar: 27gProtein: 7g
OMG! Another nice & easy recipe. I really loved the smores on stick and will try this as well =)
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Hmmm. Donuts look bit like bagels when they're not covered in glazing and powdered sugar!
Great shots, and thanks for sharing the recipe.
Thanks also for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2014/12/fading-glory.html.
Wishing you all the best in 2015.
I guess they kind of do. But no worries, my next patch with have some sort of sugar coating:)
Yum! These look great! And really not too hard at all! What a fun treat! Looking forward to seeing your features on WW!
Very easy – perfect for little helpers!
These look so delicious! Great pictures too! Love the action shots!
Thanks! I wasn't even going to take pics of him, but he couldn't wait to eat them.
This post has totally convinced me to go out and buy a donut pan!
I have to buy a donut pan! Thanks for sharing on Tasty Tuesdays!
Oh YUM!! What a "thoughtful" and delicious too.
XOXO
yes, very thoughtful:)
Thank you for posting to Motivation Monday!
Oh those look yummy! I've been thinking I could use a donut pan. 🙂
I am doing a round up post with most amazing donuts.. Can I use yours? 🙂 I will link back to your post! 🙂
Of course you can use my donuts! Thanks:)