Description
Indulge in the nostalgia of Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts, a delightful treat that combines soft, tender dough with the rich flavors of sour cream and nutmeg. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack, these doughnuts are glazed to perfection and sure to satisfy your cravings. With their easy preparation and customizable glaze options, they make an irresistible addition to family gatherings or casual get-togethers with friends. Treat yourself to the satisfaction of crafting these delicious doughnuts from scratch and enjoy every bite!
Ingredients
- 255 grams cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 100 grams sugar
- 29 grams butter (cool room temperature)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 113 grams sour cream
- Canola oil (for frying)
- 350 grams powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons corn syrup (for glaze)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1/3 cup hot water (for glaze)
Instructions
- Sift together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.
- In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until sandy; add egg yolks and mix until light.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with sour cream until smooth but slightly sticky.
- Chill the dough for one hour covered in plastic wrap.
- Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick; cut into doughnut shapes.
- Heat canola oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 325°F (163°C).
- Fry doughnuts in batches for about two minutes per side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- Prepare glaze by whisking powdered sugar, corn syrup, salt, vanilla extract, and hot water until smooth.
- Dip each doughnut into the glaze and let sit on a wire rack to set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut (55g)
- Calories: 186
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 156mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are fresh for the best flavor and texture. Maintain oil temperature while frying for perfectly cooked doughnuts. Feel free to customize your glaze with flavors like chocolate or cinnamon.