Description
These Old Fashioned Buttermilk Donut Bars deliver a soft, cake‑like crumb with a sweet vanilla aroma and a light dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, this easy recipe uses pantry staples like flour, buttermilk, and butter to create bars that bake in just 25 minutes. With simple steps and minimal cleanup, you’ll have a batch of golden, melt‑in‑your‑mouth treats that pair beautifully with coffee or fresh fruit. Serve warm with honey glaze for rich taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13‑inch pan. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs, then stir in melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla. Gradually add dry mixture to wet, stirring until just combined. Pour batter into pan, spread evenly, and bake 20‑25 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, transfer to rack, and dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- For a richer flavor
- add a tablespoon of melted chocolate before baking. Store in an airtight container for up to three days
- or freeze for two months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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