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Sour Cream Doughnuts

These old-fashioned sour cream doughnuts are tender, cakey, and coated in a delicious glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat!
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Doughnuts

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 0.25 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the granulated sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
  • Beat in the sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until the dough is firm enough to handle.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 0.5 inch thickness.
  • Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or two different sized round cutters. Reroll scraps as needed.
  • Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Carefully fry the doughnuts, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
  • While the doughnuts are cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.
  • Dip the cooled doughnuts into the glaze, letting any excess drip off. Place back on the wire rack to set.

Notes

Best served fresh. Can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days.