Description
Glazed Old Fashioned Donuts are the perfect nostalgic treat! These donuts are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and covered in a sweet, shiny glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these old-fashioned favorites are sure to please any crowd. #OldFashionedDonuts #GlazedDonuts #HomemadeDonuts #ClassicDonuts #BreakfastTreats #DonutLovers
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1/4 tsp salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
- Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. The dough will be thick.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it to about 1/2-inch thick. Use a donut cutter to cut out donut shapes. Reroll dough scraps as necessary.
- In a deep fryer or large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts in batches for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- To make the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk (or heavy cream), vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Dip each warm donut into the glaze, covering it completely. Let the excess glaze drip off before placing the donut on a wire rack to set. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a light and airy texture, make sure not to overwork the dough.
- If you don’t have a donut cutter, you can use a round cookie cutter and a smaller cutter to create the hole.
- These donuts are best enjoyed the day they’re made but can be stored in an airtight container for up to two days.
- If you want to add a twist, try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top of the glaze for extra flavor!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg