Buttermilk Bar Doughnut Recipe | Norine’s Nest

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg
• 1/2 cup of buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons of melted butter
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes.
5. Roll the dough out to 1/2 inch thickness.
6. Use a doughnut cutter or a round cookie cutter and a smaller round cookie cutter to cut out the doughnuts.
7. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large pot to 350°F.
8. Carefully add the doughnuts to the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
9. Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts from the oil and drain on paper towels.
10. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Enjoy your homemade Buttermilk Bar Doughnuts!