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A stack of cornbread donuts on a pink plate.

One-Bowl Cornbread Donuts

Megan Weimer
These one-bowl cornbread donuts are soft, fluffy, and so easy to make. They come together in just 20 minutes. Brush them with melted butter or honey and serve with a comforting bowl of soup or chili!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine American
Servings 10 donuts
Calories 153.9 kcal

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Ingredients
 
 

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease the donut pan with baking spray.
  • Whisk flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl.
    ⅔ cup all purpose flour, ⅓ cup cornmeal, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
  • Add buttermilk, egg, and oil. Whisk the wet ingredients on top and then fold into the dry ingredients until no dry streaks of flour remain.
    ⅓ cup buttermilk, 1 large egg, ⅓ cup oil
  • Spoon the batter into each well of the donut pan, filling almost to the top. Bake for 10-12 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove from the oven and let the donuts to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack. Let cool completely and serve drizzled with honey or brushed with butter.

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Notes

Flour is easy to overmeasure, and using too much of it results in dry donuts. Measure it in grams with a kitchen scale or use the spoon and level method.
Let the donuts cool in the pan for a few minutes before trying to remove them or they'll fall apart.
Customize the recipe by adding toppings like bacon, cheese, or jalapeño slices.
Storage: Transfer the cooled donuts to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Freeze donuts in an airtight, freezer-safe container or zip-top bag for up to 3 months. Before eating, let thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 153.9kcalCarbohydrates: 17.5gProtein: 2.2gFat: 8.6gSaturated Fat: 0.9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 17.2mgSodium: 195mgPotassium: 43.1mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 7.2gVitamin A: 37IUCalcium: 48.6mgIron: 0.7mg
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