Dessert for 12
Baked Donuts
$1.98for 438 minServes 12
These tender baked donuts mix buttermilk batter in a pan, then finish with a simple vanilla glaze.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butter, 3 oz$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price | |
| Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Buttermilk, 6.5 oz$0.05/oz typical | 6.5 oz | $0.32Typical price | |
| Milk, 0.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.02Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.94 | ||
Swaps
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oilSugar and brown sugarCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
- 38 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDesserts
$0.50 per serving$1.98 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp milk (optional)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 12-cavity donut pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- Melt the butter, then whisk it with the oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and buttermilk.
- Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture just until combined, then fill the donut cavities.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the donuts spring back when pressed.
- Cool the donuts for 5 minutes, then whisk the powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla into a glaze and dip the tops.
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