Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts

Enjoy the comforting nostalgia of traditional buttermilk doughnuts by making these simple to prepare. Ideal for a sweet treat at any time of day or for breakfast!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Oil for frying
• Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg

In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms

On a floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness

Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or a round cutter with a smaller one for the holes in the center

Heat oil in a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pan to 350F 175C

Carefully fry the doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side

Remove the doughnuts with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels

Dust the warm doughnuts with powdered sugar

Serve and enjoy your homemade old-fashioned buttermilk doughnuts!