Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars
Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these traditional buttermilk bar donuts feature a rich brown butter maple glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Yield: 14 servings
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups cake flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup salted butter, melted
2 eggs + 1 egg yolk
1 tbsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup buttermilk
4-6 cups oil for frying
Instructions
1. Whisk dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. In another bowl, whisk sugars, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla.
3. Stir in buttermilk, then fold in dry ingredients.
4. Chill dough for at least 1 hour.
5. Roll out to 3/4 inch thickness and cut into bars.
6. Heat oil to 350°F and fry bars until golden (2 mins per side).
7. Dunk in glaze and let set on a wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature buttermilk for better mixing.
Do not overmix the dough to keep it tender.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.