Homemade Old Fashioned Banana Donuts Recipe

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Old Fashioned Banana Donuts Recipe

Once I realized how easy it was to make my own donuts, the challenge of creating them in every possible flavor started. I found a wonderful old fashioned banana donuts recipe that I want to share today, because it is one of my favorite donut recipes yet.

This homemade donut recipe features fried dough, unlike our Pumpkin Spice Donuts which are baked. They are however just as delicious, and the fresh bananas make all the difference!

Take a peek at how to make these old fashioned banana donuts, so you can add them to your breakfast, brunch, or even snack menu as soon as possible!

How to Make Banana Donuts

Ingredients:
– 5 cups all purpose flour
– 1 cup sugar
– 3 teaspoons baking powder
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 2 teaspoons salt
– 1 teaspoon nutmeg
– 1/4 cup shortening
– 3 eggs, beaten
– 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
– 2 bananas, medium, mashed
– 1/2 cup buttermilk
– 1/2 cup powdered sugar
– vegetable oil
– donut cutter

I found an excellent donut cutter on Amazon for around $6. You can find it here.

Directions:

1. Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.

2. In a separate bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, and shortening until smooth.
Add the vanilla, mashed bananas, and buttermilk to the mixture and continue to beat until well mixed.

3. Combine with the flour mixture and mix until smooth.

4. Sprinkle some flour on a cutting board and transfer the mixture. Knead lightly.

5. Roll the dough to a 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a donut cutter. Transfer to a plate for frying.

6. Fry in vegetable oil at medium heat (about 375 degrees) until golden brown, flipping the donuts over halfway through cooking so both sides are browned.

7. Remove the donuts from the oil, place on a paper towel to dry. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while warm.

Tips for Making Donuts

Here are a few things to keep in mind when making this old fashioned banana donuts recipe. These tips will help you make the best possible donuts!

– You can use super ripe bananas. In fact this recipe is a great way to use those darkened bananas that are about to go to waste.

– You can use a frying oil of your choice. It does not have to be vegetable.

– If you don’t have a donut cutter, you can easily use a drinking glass to cut out the round shape, then a knife to trim out the center circle.

– These donuts cook FAST. Depending on the thickness they will only take about 20-30 seconds per side once they hit the oil.

– Avoid overheating your oil. Doing so will cause the outside of the donuts to be golden but the inside to be raw.

RELATED: For another tasty breakfast idea, check out this simple apple muffins recipe here.

We actually made this old fashioned banana donut recipe after dinner one night and they were just as good for dessert as they would be for breakfast!

You can easily store these in an airtight container if you wish to make these ahead of time. Although I must tell you, I think they are best when served warm with powdered sugar.

If love bananas, and love donuts, then why not give this old fashioned banana donuts recipe a try? It is a frugal and delicious recipe that is ready to grace your breakfast table!