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4.7 from 129 reviews

Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts

30 minutes
By: Pamela Reed
Posted:2/6/17
Updated:6/27/23
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HOMEMADE BAKED Sugar Donuts recipe that is easy to make and ready in 15 minutes.  These simple and extra soft donuts taste just like raised sugar donuts from your favorite bakery! 

HOMEMADE BAKED Sugar Donuts recipe that is easy to make and ready in 15 minutes.  These simple and extra soft donuts taste just like raised sugar donuts from your favorite bakery! 

How to Make Sugar Donuts

We live in a world filled with crazy and exciting donut flavors and combinations. Remember the half donut/half croissant craze? Have you checked out the exotic flavors that bakeries are offering for donuts?

There’s Blood Orange, Cafe Au Lait, Hibiscus, Passion Fruit, Horchata, Matcha and more. And while these unique flavors are exciting, sometimes it’s just not practical nor economical to hunt down the ingredients.

Maybe I’m just not an adventurous foodie.  Sugar, Glazed, Chocolate  donuts – now you’re talking my language.  So, because I was craving donuts today, I came up with this simple Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts recipe. I think you’ll love it. Who else loves homemade baked donuts? Me, me, me!

Homemade Sugar Donuts Recipe

When you make your own donuts at home you know exactly what is going into them. There are no fillers and extra junk that donuts really don’t need. And let’s face it, as delicious as those exotic donuts are, do we really know what’s in them?

This recipe is so simple and requires almost nothing that you don’t already have around the house. You will need a donut pan!  Make the $10 investment and buy one because it’s worth it!

Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts recipe that is easy to make and ready in 15 minutes. These simple and extra soft donuts taste just like sugar donuts from your favorite bakery!

These homemade donuts are so delicious and extra soft! They are made with buttermilk so you know they are going to be moist and soft. These donuts are not heavy at all but instead have a light, airy texture to them, more like a raised donut.

Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts recipe that is easy to make and ready in 15 minutes. These simple and extra soft donuts taste just like sugar donuts from your favorite bakery!

Buttermilk Substitute With Vinegar

Not everyone keeps buttermilk around the house, but it is easy to substitute if you cannot make a run to the store. I know how it is when you want your donuts NOW! So instead, you can use 1 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice plus enough milk to measure 1/2 cup. Stir it and let stand for 5 minutes. Then you’re good to go!

Buttermilk Substitute With Yogurt

Another option is using 1/2 cup of plain yogurt instead of the buttermilk. It’s much more common to have regular milk or yogurt in your house than buttermilk, unless you are someone who bakes all the time.

Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts recipe that is easy to make and ready in 15 minutes. These simple and extra soft donuts taste just like sugar donuts from your favorite bakery!

This recipe is so quick and easy. Mix up your batter, throw your donut pan in the oven for 15 minutes, let cool for a few minutes and then shake the donuts in a bag of sugar and your Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts are ready to be eaten and enjoyed! 

It really is that quick! You’ll be eating your own delicious donuts in no time. Eat them while they’re still warm, yummmm.

Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts recipe that is easy to make and ready in 15 minutes. These simple and extra soft donuts taste just like sugar donuts from your favorite bakery!

They are great for breakfast, a snack and dessert. They are so simple that you can make up a batch anytime you feel like it with no trouble at all. It’s so easy that many of my readers have told me they had fun baking them (and eating them!) with their kids too.

Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts recipe that is easy to make and ready in 15 minutes. These simple and extra soft donuts taste just like sugar donuts from your favorite bakery!

I hope you like them as I do (and I really, really like them)! Feel free to mix it up too. Add some raw cacao to make chocolate donuts. Make a simple glaze with powdered sugar and milk and glaze them. The possibilities are endless.

Enjoy!

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4.69 from 129 reviews

Homemade Baked Sugar Donuts

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HOMEMADE BAKED Sugar Donuts recipe that is easy to make and ready in 15 minutes.  These simple and extra soft donuts taste just like raised sugar donuts from your favorite bakery! 
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
serves 12

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

For the sugar coating

  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray donut pan with nonstick spray.
  • Mix together oil, buttermilk, eggs, sugar, salt, baking powder and vanilla until combined.
  • Stir in flour and continue to mix until smooth.
  • Fill the donut pans up about 3/4 of the way.
  • Bake donuts for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, let cool for 5 minutes, then remove donuts from pan.
  • Put sugar in a sandwich bag.
  • One at a time, drop your donuts in bag and shake lightly to cover.
  • Eat right away or store in container.

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Notes

Recipe makes 1 dozen 3 inch donuts.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 172kcal (9%)
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: sugar donuts
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  1. CS says

    October 27, 2019 at 4:23 pm

    changed my life

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 28, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      Hah! Thanks for the smile CS. Thanks for commenting! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Arty says

    October 14, 2019 at 8:35 am

    My oven is broken. I couldn’t make muffins this morning for my children’s lunch. Instead I made these in my donut maker. They turned out wonderful. My children were thrilled. Next time I’ll cut back the sugar a little, just a personal preference. I would definitely recommend cutting back the sugar if they are to be iced. I think this will become a tried and true recipe in my kitchen.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      October 14, 2019 at 10:17 am

      Hey Arty, thank you so much for commenting and letting me know they turned out well in your donut maker. Keep on enjoying them! 🙂 Take care.

      Reply
  3. TIa says

    September 11, 2019 at 4:11 pm

    Hi, would I be able to use regular whole milk instead of buttermilk? Thanks 🍩❤️

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      September 11, 2019 at 10:46 pm

      Hey Tla, I would recommend buttermilk to get them extra fluffy. If the issue is not having buttermilk, add 1 1/2 teaspoon of white vinegar or lemon juice to the milk to make your homemade buttermilk. It’s super easy to do. 🙂

      Reply
  4. bouthou says

    August 31, 2019 at 12:06 pm

    how much is one cup?

    Reply
    • Ryan Yeung, Hong Kong says

      March 23, 2020 at 2:09 am

      240 / 250 g.
      or 18 tablespoons

      Reply
  5. Glynis Scott says

    June 17, 2019 at 1:25 am

    I made miniature ones, 7 minutes in the oven. They r so delish and easy to make.
    Thanks For sharing your recipe ❤

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      June 17, 2019 at 9:39 am

      I’m so happy to hear you liked this recipe Glynis! Thanks for commenting! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Marti says

    June 12, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    Could these work in a muffin tin? Don’t have a donut pan.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      June 12, 2019 at 1:04 pm

      Hey Marti, I think they could but I’ve never made them that way so I can’t be sure on times. If you do make them, I’d love to hear how they turned out. Here’s one of my favorite muffin recipes: https://brooklynfarmgirl.com/mini-coffee-cake-muffins/

      Reply
  7. Melissa says

    May 25, 2019 at 11:55 am

    I just messaged you. Bear bear and BunBun friend. I messaged that I grew up in upstate NY. Then I looked at your map. My mouth dropped. I grew up in Hobart. I went to school in South Kortright. My dad worked in Stamford and my mom grew up in Andes and Bovina. My dream was to have a store in Bovina. Oh I wish you well. If your farm is around there you are truly in God’s country.

    Reply
    • Kristy says

      March 31, 2020 at 11:35 pm

      I really want to try this recipe. Is the dough sturdy enough to form and bake without a donut pan.

      Reply
  8. lori says

    May 16, 2019 at 10:19 am

    made little change! added cinnamon to the sugar & brushed w/melted butter prior to shaking in bag. Also made a few munchkins using a mini muffin pan & they were EVEN BETTER! My kids & I were gobbling
    them up! Def a keeper! Great recipe for kids – a one bowl wonder.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      May 16, 2019 at 12:47 pm

      Hey Lori, thanks for the comment, I’m so happy you and the kids liked this recipe!

      Reply
  9. Beth says

    April 19, 2019 at 10:20 am

    Can these be frozen? Need to make a bunch for brunch!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 19, 2019 at 11:01 am

      Hey Beth – yes, they can be frozen!

      Reply
  10. Linda says

    April 4, 2019 at 1:07 pm

    I just made these and they look awesome. I do not improvise very well, so I followed the recipe to a T. The bottoms were a very nice medium brownish color and the tops were not as brown (but still looked awesome). They covered with sugar awesomely. I did have to go buy donut pans. Walmart was out of stock so went home and got them the next day through Amazon. Now I will be making donuts, maybe even for school functions for my granddaughters. Thanks so much.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 4, 2019 at 4:02 pm

      Hey Linda, thanks so much for commenting and letting me know you made these donuts! I’m so happy they were a hit! Keep on enjoying them!

      Reply
  11. christine says

    April 3, 2019 at 4:28 am

    You suggest substituting 1 cup of yogurt for 1/2 cup of buttermilk

    Is that correct?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 3, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      Hey Christine, you will use 1/2 cup of yogurt for the 1/2 cup buttermilk substitution. These are 1:1. Hope this helps – enjoy the donuts!

      Reply
  12. Sunny says

    March 22, 2019 at 1:46 pm

    These are delicious!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 22, 2019 at 2:59 pm

      Thanks Sunny, I’m happy you liked the donuts! Thanks for commenting!

      Reply
  13. Janet Hopkins-Spalti says

    March 20, 2019 at 1:52 am

    Can I use self rising. Flour and omit the baking powder and salt ?
    They look delicious!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 20, 2019 at 9:16 am

      Hey Janet, I always use all purpose flour for these donuts, so I can’t tell you if self rising will give you the same delicious donuts. If you do try, I’d love to hear how they turn out!

      Reply
  14. Pamela Johnson says

    March 19, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    Wow, this is a tough one not eating them all. They are so easy and very delicious and putting all kinds of topping on them, from glazed to chocolate with sprinkles was amazing as well. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 20, 2019 at 9:16 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed the donuts! I love the idea of adding chocolate and sprinkles on top! 🙂

      Reply
  15. ServantHeart says

    March 7, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    Can I make these without a donut pan? Like just in a muffin pan? Donuts with the holes still in? Will that affect the baking time?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 8, 2019 at 10:25 am

      You could try making them as mini muffins. I would do 350 and bake for 10-13 minutes.

      Reply
  16. Nicole says

    March 5, 2019 at 8:57 am

    Do I use 3/4 cups of sugar in the recipe? Or 2/4 and 1/4 for dipping? I just want to make sure thanks

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 5, 2019 at 9:28 am

      You will use 3/4 cup sugar for the actual baking of the donuts. The additional 1/4 cup sugar is for coating them. Enjoy the donuts!

      Reply
  17. Bonnie says

    March 4, 2019 at 7:26 am

    I thought about trying this…but it is the exact same ingredients as my pancake recipe.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:38 am

      What’s wrong with the ingredients? They make delicious donuts! Hope you give this recipe a shot.

      Reply
  18. Sarah says

    March 2, 2019 at 11:09 am

    Made this snowy morning for my daughter and her friend. I was hesitant to use substitute milk/vinegar for buttermilk, but they T LOVED them. I used my vintage Hamilton Beach donut maker from the 70s. Thanks for the recipe -pinned!!!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 4, 2019 at 9:39 am

      Hey Sarah, thanks for commenting and letting me know everyone enjoyed the donuts! They make the perfect snowy morning breakfast! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Karen says

    February 9, 2019 at 10:33 am

    Very good, but why do they not brown on the top? Otherwise easy & delicious!

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      February 10, 2019 at 3:48 pm

      Hey Karen, do you want them to brown on the top? If so, you can turn on the broiler when they’re finished baking, but make it quick (I’d start at 15 seconds) and watch them like a hawk.

      Reply
  20. Gayle says

    January 31, 2019 at 5:28 am

    Do I use a mixer or mix by hand?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      January 31, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      Hey Gayle, I usually use a hand mixer for ease, but you can use a spoon if you want!

      Reply
  21. Oluchi says

    December 18, 2018 at 9:56 am

    Donuts look wonderful and easy to make.can’t find baking pans,can I use donuts silicon pans?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      December 18, 2018 at 11:41 am

      You sure can! Enjoy the donuts!

      Reply
  22. Sandie says

    October 20, 2018 at 12:51 pm

    Easy to make but the sugar wouldn’t stick. Made a butter flavored glaze and then sprinkled on sugared cinnamon. My 4H group loved their “snickerdoodle” treat.

    Reply
  23. Norma says

    June 11, 2018 at 9:38 am

    I’ve made baked donuts before and they were just, meh. These are absolutely delicious. I made them for coffee hour at my church and they were eaten in 5 minutes. All gone, to rave reviews! I have to restrain myself from making them for myself. Yummy! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      June 11, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      Hey Norma, thanks so much for your kind comment. I’m so happy they were a at a hit for coffee hour! Take care!

      Reply
  24. Msolorio says

    June 5, 2018 at 7:26 pm

    Easy, fast and so yummy

    Reply
  25. alex says

    April 1, 2018 at 8:58 pm

    is the temperature fahrenheit or celsius?

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 2, 2018 at 9:25 am

      Hey Alex, all recipes on this site are Fahrenheit. Hope this helps!

      Reply
  26. Sandie says

    March 31, 2018 at 9:20 am

    So easy. Had donuts in a half hour! My Mom is ALWAYS complaining that she hates the glaze and stuff they put on store bought donuts. Now I can whip these up for her as a treat.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      April 1, 2018 at 8:25 pm

      Hey Sandie, I’m so happy that you enjoyed these donuts! Thanks for commenting, it made me smile!

      Reply
  27. Marcy says

    March 29, 2018 at 9:20 am

    These were so easy for my kids to make! We loved them, thank you!

    Reply
  28. Meikda says

    March 23, 2018 at 11:56 am

    Just put my first batch in the oven.

    Reply
    • Pamela says

      March 27, 2018 at 9:54 am

      Hope you enjoy these donuts Meikda!

      Reply
  29. Kathryn Griffin says

    February 5, 2018 at 5:35 pm

    Pamela, these are so pretty! I bet they are divine! Thank you for sharing. You are one of the fan favorites at The Sunday Showcase from the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Here is the link to this week’s Showcase. http://www.thededicatedhouse.com/sunday-showcase-make-pretty-monday-8-34/ Have a gorgeous week ahead! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

    Reply
  30. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    February 3, 2018 at 9:21 am

    Those are the best looking baked donuts I’ve seen! Yum!

    Reply
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