Vegan Old Fashioned Donut
Indulge in the classic charm of these Vegan Old Fashioned Donuts—soft, fluffy treats that bring nostalgia to your plate without compromising your plant-based lifestyle. Perfectly spiced with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg, these donuts are deep-fried to golden perfection for that signature crisp exterior and tender interior. Made with simple ingredients like almond milk and apple cider vinegar to create a vegan "buttermilk," this easy recipe captures the authentic flavor and texture of the traditional old-fashioned donut while staying entirely dairy-free and egg-free. Ready in under an hour, these donuts are ideal for breakfast, dessert, or an anytime snack. Serve them warm, dusted with powdered sugar, or drizzle with icing for a café-quality experience at home. Whether you're a seasoned baker or vegan newbie, this recipe is a must-try for those craving comfort food done right!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Vegan butter, melted
- 2 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let sit for 5 minutes to create a vegan 'buttermilk'.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
After the 'buttermilk' is ready, add the vanilla extract and melted vegan butter to it. Mix well.
Pour the wet ingredients into the flour mixture. Stir until the dough just comes together. It will be slightly sticky.
Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead for a minute until smooth. Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.
Use a donut cutter to cut out donut shapes. Re-roll the scraps to make additional donuts.
Heat the oil in a large pot or deep frying pan over medium heat to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully add the donuts to the hot oil, a few at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry each side for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove the donuts from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade vegan old fashioned donuts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 524.6 g | 673% | |
| Saturated Fat | 79.6 g | 398% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2574 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 341.7 g | 124% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 356 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
