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Sourdough Donut

Sourdough Donut

Delight in the fluffy, flavorful goodness of homemade sourdough donuts that are sure to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Rising Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup active sourdough starter
  • 0.67 cup warm whole milk
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • optional glaze, powdered sugar, or cinnamon sugar for coating

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Donut cutters
  • Frying pot
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. In a stand mixer bowl, mix the sourdough starter, warm milk, sugar, eggs, and softened butter until smooth.
  2. Add flour, salt, and nutmeg. Mix and knead for 6-8 minutes until dough is soft and slightly tacky.
  3. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise at room temperature for 6-8 hours until doubled.
  4. On a floured surface, roll dough to 1/2 inch thick. Cut out 12 donuts using 3-inch and 1-inch cutters.
  5. Place cut donuts on parchment-lined trays, cover loosely, and rise for another 1.5 to 2 hours until puffy.
  6. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry donuts 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
  7. While warm, dip in glaze or coat with cinnamon sugar. Let set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 6gFat: 11g

Notes

For optimal freshness, store your Sourdough Donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days. Refrigerate or freeze for longer storage. Reheat in the oven to restore fluffiness.

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