Description
These Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts are crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze. A nostalgic, no-yeast treat that’s easier to make than you think.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons milk
Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
2. In another large bowl, beat egg yolks and sugar until thick and pale.
3. Add sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla to the egg mixture and stir until combined.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a sticky dough.
5. Wrap dough in plastic and chill for at least 1 hour.
6. Roll out chilled dough to 1/2 inch thick and cut out donuts.
7. Heat oil in a deep pot to 325°F (165°C).
8. Fry donuts in batches, 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
9. Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly.
10. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and a splash of vanilla to make the glaze.
11. Dip warm donuts in glaze and let excess drip off.
12. Place on wire rack to let glaze set.
Notes
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Freeze unglazed donuts for up to 2 months.
Estimated Nutrition per donut: 290 calories, 16g fat, 6g saturated fat, 55mg cholesterol, 150mg sodium, 33g carbohydrates, 0.5g fiber, 15g sugar, 3g protein.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: sour cream donuts, old fashioned donuts, fried donuts