buttermilk donuts

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-15 minutes per batch
Total Time: 35-45 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:

• 2 cups (240g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)

Wet Ingredients:

• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk (or 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp vinegar, mixed and let sit for 5 minutes)
• 1/4 cup (60g) melted butter or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For Frying:

• Vegetable oil for frying

Optional Glaze:

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 2-3 tbsp milk or buttermilk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
2. Combine Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the buttermilk, melted butter (or oil), and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The dough should be thick and slightly sticky.
4. Roll and Cut the Dough:
   • Lightly flour a clean surface with gluten-free flour and turn the dough out onto it. Lightly flour your hands and the dough’s surface. Gently roll the dough out to about 1/2-inch thickness.
   • Use a donut cutter or two round cutters (one large, one small) to cut out the donuts and donut holes. Re-roll the scraps to make additional donuts.
5. Heat the Oil:
   • In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to maintain the correct temperature.
6. Fry the Donuts:
   • Carefully place a few donuts into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
   • Use a slotted spoon to remove the donuts and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain.
7. Optional Glaze:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk (or buttermilk), and vanilla extract until smooth.
   • Dip the warm donuts into the glaze, allowing the excess to drip off, and place them back on the wire rack to set.
8. Serve:
   • Enjoy your homemade gluten-free buttermilk donuts warm or at room temperature.

These donuts are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.