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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Oil, for frying
- Cinnamon Sugar mix for coating the donuts (1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 101g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 292 | |
| Calories from Fat 38 | 13% |
| Total Fat 4.37g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 2.45g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium 719mg | 30% |
| Potassium 94mg | 3% |
| Total Carbs 56.71g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 20.93g | 14% |
| Protein 6.33g | 10% |
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