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Freshly glazed homemade buttermilk bar donuts with vanilla icing drips on a white kitchen counter.

Buttermilk Bar Donut

Classic bakery-style buttermilk bar donuts with golden, crispy edges, soft cakey centers, and a sweet vanilla glaze — just like your favorite donut shop.
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Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $6

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining ingredients
  • 1 Whisk & wooden spoon Mixing batter
  • 1 Rolling pin Flattening dough
  • 1 Sharp knife or pastry cutter Cutting donut bars
  • 1 Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot For frying
  • 1 Candy thermometer Monitor oil temperature
  • 1 Wire rack Cooling and glazing
  • Paper towels Absorb excess oil

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups All-purpose flour
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon Baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • ¾ cup Buttermilk
  • 2 large Eggs
  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Vegetable oil For frying

Glaze

  • 1 ½ cups Powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoon Milk
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine dry and wet ingredients gently.
  • Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes.
  • Roll and cut into bars.
  • Cook in 350°F oil until golden.
  • Dip cooled bars in vanilla glaze.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 85g | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1.5mg