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old fashioned sour cream donuts with coffee glaze

Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts with Coffee Glaze Bliss

Delight in these old fashioned sour cream donuts with coffee glaze, perfect for cozy mornings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Donuts
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Using a spoon to measure prevents dense donuts.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Coconut sugar can bring in a warm, caramelly flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Both light and dark varieties add depth.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Make sure it's fresh for optimal rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt A small pinch goes a long way.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Swap for nutmeg if desired.
  • 2 large Eggs Flaxseed meal serves as a great vegan option.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a splendid substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Consider margarine for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste/Extract Pure vanilla extract is a good substitute.
  • 2 cups Canola Oil Vegetable or peanut oil works well too.
For the Coffee Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sift for a flawless glaze.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Use margarine if avoiding dairy.
  • 1/2 cup Cold Brew Coffee Brewed coffee or espresso can substitute.
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream Milk can lighten it up.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste Vanilla extract can easily stand in.

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Round cutter
  • Thermometer
  • Skillet or Dutch oven
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a stand mixer, combine the dry ingredients: flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon on a low setting.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients, including the eggs, sour cream, and vanilla.
  3. Gradually fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, adding melted butter until a soft dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm it up.
  5. Lightly flour your countertop and roll the dough to about ¾ inch thick.
  6. Use a round cutter to cut out donut shapes, then poke a hole in the center with a smaller cutter or your finger.
  7. Place the formed donuts on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for another 15 minutes.
  8. Heat canola oil to 350°F (175°C) in a large, deep skillet.
  9. Carefully drop the chilled donuts into the hot oil, frying each for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  10. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a cooling rack lined with paper towels.
  11. Melt unsalted butter in a saucepan over medium heat until light golden brown.
  12. Whisk in the powdered sugar, cold brew coffee, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
  13. Dip the tops of the slightly warm donuts into the glaze and allow excess to drip off.
  14. Let the glazed donuts set on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donutCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerating the dough for at least 30 minutes helps ensure perfectly soft and fluffy donuts. For the best results, dip donuts in the glaze while still warm.

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