Description
Homemade, tender, and fried to golden perfection. Coated in a sweet vanilla glaze, these donuts are a delicious treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
- Donuts:
- 2½ cups cake flour (300 grams)
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
- ¾ cup sour cream
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for shaping)
- Vanilla Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar (120 grams)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- For Frying:
- 3–4 cups vegetable oil
Instructions
- Make Donuts: In a small bowl, mix dry ingredients: cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Whisk until combined. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or large mixing bowl), cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla extract on medium speed until light and creamy (1-2 minutes). Add eggs and mix for 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl as needed. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture and mix on low until just incorporated. Add half of the sour cream and mix. Continue alternating the flour mixture and sour cream, finishing with the last third of the flour mixture. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
- Make Vanilla Glaze: In a bowl, whisk together melted butter, vanilla extract, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth. Set aside.
- Cut and Fry Donuts: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan. Turn out the dough onto a floured surface, and gently shape it into a loose ball, being careful not to overwork the dough. Roll the dough to ½-inch thickness using a floured rolling pin. Use a 3-inch donut cutter to cut out donuts, flouring the cutter after each use. Place donuts on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Fry the donuts in batches of 4-5, cooking for 60 seconds per side, until golden brown. Use a metal spatula or spider strainer to remove the donuts and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- Glaze: While the donuts are still warm, dip the top side in the glaze or spoon it over the donuts. Let the glaze set, and enjoy your warm, delicious donuts!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature.
- For longer storage, freeze unglazed donuts for up to 1 week. Reheat in the microwave or oven when ready to enjoy.
- For best results, glaze while the donuts are still warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 431
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
