Homemade Doughnuts

When I was growing up my Mom used to make homemade doughnuts. She fried hers and when your a kid I guess all that grease doesn't bother you,but as an adult I looked for an alternative. While shopping one day I saw these pans for making homemade baked doughnuts. Baked has to be better than frying I thought,so I bought 2 began my quest for a healthy doughnut. I really don't believe there is such a thing as a healthy doughnut but I think these are healthier than the fried ones. Besides a doughnut once in a while can't hurt.

Baked Cake Doughnuts

2 Cups cake flour

3/4 Cups sugar

2 Teaspoons baking powder

1/4 Teaspoon nutmeg

1Teaspoon salt

3/4 Cup buttermilk

2 Eggs beaten

2 Tablespoons melted butter

Preheat oven to 425 degrees

Spray doughnut pan with non stick cooking spray

In a large bowl sift together the flour,sugar,baking powder,nutmeg and salt. Add buttermilk,eggs and butter. Beat until just combined. Fill each doughnut cup 2/3 full. Bake 7 to 9 minutes until the top of the doughnut springs back when touched. Let cool in pan for 4 to 5 minutes before removing. Finish them off with either a chocolate glaze or cinnamon and sugar as I did. 

Remember they are best served fresh,with a cup of coffee,tea or what I like is a large glass of cold milk.