Name: Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: . Donuts; 2 1/4 cups cake flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 Tablespoons butter ((room temperature)); 2 large egg yolks; 1/2 cup sour cream; canola oil (for frying); . Glaze; 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar ((sifted)); 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/3 cup hot water

Welcome to the delightful world of Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts! These soft, fluffy treats are perfectly sweetened with a heavenly glaze. Get ready to impress your family and friends!

Tips for Perfect Donuts

Be sure to chill the dough; it makes forming and frying the donuts a breeze! Trust me, you’ll love how satisfying it is to see them puff up while frying.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These donuts are a nostalgic treat that brings back childhood memories. With a tender crumb and a sweet glaze, they’re perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack!

Ingredients

Instructions

Make the Donuts:
Step 1

Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl sift together the cake flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
Step 2

Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until well combined (the texture will be sandy). Add the egg yolks and mix well.
Step 3

Combine in batches: Add the dry ingredients in three batches, alternating with the sour cream, and ending with flour.
Step 4

Chill: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap then chill for 1 hour.
Step 5

Form Donuts: Remove the dough from the fridge and roll it out on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a donut cutter (or two round biscuit cutters) to cut as many donuts out as possible. You should get around 12.
Step 6

Fry: Pour about 2 inches of canola oil into a heavy bottomed pot. Heat the oil to 325° F. Fry 2-3 donuts at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for about 2 minutes on each side, then remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 7

Glaze: Whisk together glaze ingredients in a shallow bowl, until smooth. Place a wire cooling rack above a sheet pan. Dip donuts in the glaze, covering on each side, and place on the wire rack. Let sit for 15-20 minutes until glaze is set.

Nutrition

Calories: 220, Fat: 10g, Carbs: 31g, Protein: 2g

Cooking techniques

Frying is the key technique here. Maintaining the oil temperature is essential to ensure the donuts cook evenly and get that perfect golden color.

Variations or substitutions

Feel free to add spices like cinnamon or cardamom for an exciting twist! You can also experiment with different flavored glazes.

Storage tips

Store leftover donuts in an airtight container at room temperature. They’re best enjoyed fresh, but you can reheat them for a few seconds in the microwave!

Notes

These donuts are best served fresh, but they can be stored for a day or two if necessary. Enjoy!