Dessert for 24
Homemade Donuts
$1.13for 415 minServes 24
Small buttermilk dough rounds fry quickly in hot oil, then receive a simple coating of granulated sugar.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Buttermilk, 4.25 oz$0.05/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.21Typical price |
 | Butter, 1.5 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1.5 oz | $0.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.77 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourBaking powder and sodaSugar and brown sugarOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 24servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianBudgetDesserts
Typical price
$0.28 per serving$1.13 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 3 1/2 cups vegetable oil (optional)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
Steps
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, and one-quarter cup sugar in a medium bowl.
- Stir in the buttermilk and melted butter until a soft dough forms.
- Heat the vegetable oil to 350 F in a deep 10-inch skillet.
- Drop teaspoon-sized dough rounds into the oil and fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain the donuts on a clean plate and roll them in the remaining sugar while warm.
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