Description
Delight in the nostalgic flavors of warm, freshly baked Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars featuring a soft, pillowy texture and a sweet, slightly tangy taste.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar or glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg until fully mixed.
- Mix the buttermilk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze before slicing into bars.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing the batter. These bars can be made in an air fryer; just adjust the temperature accordingly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg