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SOUR CREAM DONUTS WITH BROWN BUTTER MAPLE GLAZE

Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts

We are continuing with Donut week with a different kind of donut….Sour Cream Donuts. Could also be called Old Fashioned Donuts. My husband loves this kind, so this was mainly for him. This is still a cake style donut but it is deep fried as opposed to baked like the Oreo Donuts from Monday.

We have a local donut truck, Ellie’s Doughnuts, that sell these types of donuts at our local farmer’s market. They really made me fall in love with that melt-in-your mouth goodness of a cake donut. I typically always go for the yeast type, but these are soooo good, yall. They have really become a staple of our town and I just love what they do.

Now back to the recipe today…this one requires a little more work than a baked donut, but the pay-off is totally worth it. Some would say baked donuts aren’t REEAALLLYY donuts, they are just cake in a shape of a donut. Maybe that is true, they are still delicious. BUT, if you are looking for that old-fashioned fried cake donut, than this is the recipe for you!

See below for step x step instructions (with pictures) and scroll to the bottom for the printable recipe!

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Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsGlass Bowls

RECIPE:

STEP 1: In a large bowl, sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsGlass Bowl

STEP 2: In another bowl, add eggs, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest and mix until combined and thick.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsStackable Mixing Bowl

STEP 3: Melt the butter and slowly add to the egg/sugar mixture. You may need to temper a bit as to not scramble the eggs.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsStackable Mixing Bowl

STEP 4: Add the sour cream and mix until combined.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsStackable Mixing Bowl

STEP 5: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients in the center of the well.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsGlass Bowl

Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsGlass Bowl

STEP 6: Use a spatula, to fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Be sure not to over-mix. You want light and fluffy donuts.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsGlass Bowl


STEP 7: Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate. I refrigerated mine overnight, but I would suggest at least an hour if you want to make in one day.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts

STEP 8: To cook the donuts, fill a large pot, such as a dutch oven, with vegetable oil and clip a candy thermometer to it. You want at least 2 inches of oil.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsDutch Oven (similar) / Candy Thermometer

Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsGlass Mixing Bowls / Maple Syrup

STEP 9: Make the donut glaze: Heat butter over medium heat in a sauce pan until melted.As the butter melts, it will begin to foam. The color will start to become dark and smell nutty. Once it reaches that point, remove from heat and transfer to a heat-proof bowl.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsStainless Steel Pot

Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsStainless Steel Pot / Pot Holder (old, but here is the latest Hearth & Hand design)

Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsStainless Steel Pot / Pot Holder (old, but here is the latest Hearth & Hand design)

STEP 10: Add powdered sugar, vanilla, maple syrup and 2 tablespoons of milk to the butter and mix until smooth. If it is thick, add more milk. You don’t want this to be too runny though so it will nicely coat the donut. Set aside while you fry your donuts.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsGlass Bowl

Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsGlass Bowl

STEP 11: Heat the oil over medium heat until it reaches 350 degrees.

STEP 12: Turn your dough out onto a lightly floured surface.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsCutting Board

STEP 13: Sprinkle flour on top of the dough and roll out the dough to 1/2″ thickness.

STEP 14: Use a donut cutter or 2 different size cookie cutters, to cut out the donuts. I have a donut cutter, but I found that a cookie cutter worked better to get the donuts out. Be sure to flour whatever you are using. I used a small piping tip to cut out the middle.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsCutting Board / Donut Cutter / Biscuit Cutter / Piping Tip

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STEP 15: When you oil has reached 350 degrees, using a wide spatula, lower 2-3 donuts into the oil, carefully. Don’t just plop them in unless you want to be burned!

STEP 16: Fry the donuts for a minute or 2 on each side. They should be floating when you flip them. You can kinda of gauge them by color. You want them golden brown.

STEP 17: Use a slotted spoon to remove the donuts and place on a plate covered with paper towels to drain for a couple of minutes.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsCooling Rack

STEP 18: Dip your donuts in the glaze and place on a wire rack to drain.Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsCooling Rack

Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsCooling Rack

Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsCooling Rack

Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsLoaf Pan / Parchment Paper / Kitchen Towel

Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts

Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream DonutsParchment Paper / Kitchen Towel

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Step by Step Instructions on how to make Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts
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Sour Cream Donuts with Brown Butter Maple Glaze

Servings 12 ish

Ingredients

Donut:

  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • pinch salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • vegetable oil

Glaze:

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 tablespoons butter browned
  • 2-4 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Set aside.

  2. In another bowl, add eggs, sugar, vanilla and lemon zest and mix until combined and thick.

  3. Melt the butter and slowly add to the egg/sugar mixture.

  4. Add the sour cream and mix until combined.

  5. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients in the center of the well.

  6. Use a spatula to fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.

  7. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.

  8. To cook the donuts, fill a large pot with vegetable oil (at least 2" high) and clip a candy thermometer to it.

  9. Make the glaze by heating butter over medium heat in a sauce pan until melted. Continue to brown butter until fragrant and a golden brown. Transfer to a heat proof mixing bowl.

  10. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, maple syrup and 2 tablespoons milk to the butter and mix until smooth.

  11. Heat the oil in the large pot to 350 degrees.

  12. While the oil is heating, turn your dough out onto a lightly floured surface.

  13. Sprinkle flour on top of dough and roll out the dough to 1/2" thickness.

  14. Use a donut cutter or cookie cutters to cut out donuts from dough.

  15. When your oil is 350 degrees, carefully lower 2-3 donuts into the oil.

  16. Fry the donuts for a minute or 2 on each side or until golden brown.

  17. Use a slotted spoon to place donut on a paper-towel lined plate to drain for a couple of minutes.

  18. Dip each donut into the glaze and place on a wire rack to cool and dry.

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