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Sour Cream Donuts Recipe

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These classic Sour Cream Donuts are soft, tender, and perfectly sweetened, with a light glaze that adds a delightful finish. Made with cake flour, sour cream, and a hint of butter, these fried donuts boast a moist texture and delicious flavor that’s easy to achieve at home in just 35 minutes.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups cake flour
  • 2½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 good pinch of salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ⅔ cup sour cream, plus 1 tablespoon

For Frying

  • Vegetable oil (for frying, about 2 inches deep)

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
  2. Mix the wet ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the cooled melted butter, whole egg, egg yolk, and ⅔ cup sour cream. Stir the mixture until smooth and well blended.
  3. Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Mix gently until a sticky dough forms. Take care not to overmix, as this can make the donuts tough.
  4. Roll out the donuts: Lightly flour your work surface and roll the dough out to about ¼-inch thickness. Use a 2½ to 3-inch donut cutter to cut out donut shapes. Gather remaining dough, reshape, and continue cutting until all dough is used.
  5. Prepare for frying: Place the cut donuts on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet dusted with flour. If you don’t have a donut cutter, use a chopstick to create the central hole and gently shape the donuts.
  6. Fry the donuts: Heat vegetable oil to 375°F in a deep pot with about 2 inches of oil. Carefully add the donuts without overcrowding the pot. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes per side, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
  7. Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk the powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of water until smooth and pourable.
  8. Glaze the donuts: Drizzle the glaze over the warm donuts or dip each donut into the glaze, then place them on a wire rack to let the glaze set before serving.

Notes

  • Use cake flour for a lighter and softer donut texture.
  • Ensure the melted butter is cooled before mixing to prevent cooking the eggs.
  • Do not overcrowd the frying pot to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
  • Store glazed donuts in an airtight container for up to 2 days to keep them fresh.
  • Feel free to add vanilla extract or spices like cinnamon to the wet ingredients for flavor variations.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://dishiary.com/sour-cream-donuts-recipe/