Old Fashion Sour Cream Donuts
Indulge in the nostalgic charm of Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts, a delightful treat that combines a tender, cake-like texture with the comforting flavors of vanilla and a hint of tangy sour cream. These homemade donuts are fried to golden perfection, delivering a crisp exterior and fluffy interior that’s irresistibly satisfying. Coated with a silky vanilla glaze, they’re the perfect balance of sweetness and richness. With just 30 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is ideal for recreating a classic bakery experience in your own kitchen. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack, these donuts are best enjoyed fresh and warm for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 large Egg yolks
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 6 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups Powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the sugar and butter until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the egg yolks to the butter and sugar mixture, beating until well incorporated.
Mix in the sour cream until the batter is smooth.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Once the dough has chilled, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
Using a donut cutter (or a large and small round cutter), cut out donut shapes. Re-roll the scraps and cut out additional donuts as needed.
Heat vegetable oil in a heavy pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Make sure there’s enough oil to fully submerge the donuts.
Carefully add 2-3 donuts to the hot oil at a time, being cautious not to overcrowd. Fry for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Transfer the fried donuts to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain any excess oil. Repeat with the remaining donuts.
For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl until smooth.
Dip the warm donuts into the glaze, allowing the excess to drip off. Place them back on the wire rack to set.
Serve fresh and enjoy! Donuts are best eaten the same day they are made.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.0 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 66 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 322 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.2 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.0 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 44 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
