Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts
Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts are a classic American treat known for their tender, cake-like texture and a subtle tanginess from the sour cream. They are often fried until golden brown and then coated with a simple glaze or powdered sugar. Here’s a basic recipe for making these delicious doughnuts at home:
Ingredients:
For the Doughnuts:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Frying:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
For the Glaze:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix; just combine the ingredients.
- Turn the dough onto a well-floured surface and roll it to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use a floured doughnut cutter or a round biscuit cutter to cut out doughnuts. You can use a smaller cutter for the centers if you want traditional doughnut shapes.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot to 350-375°F (175-190°C).
- Carefully drop the doughnuts, a few at a time, into the hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- While the doughnuts are still warm, you can either dip them in a glaze or dust them with powdered sugar. For the glaze, simply whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth, and then dip each doughnut into the glaze.
- Allow the glaze to set, and then your old-fashioned sour cream doughnuts are ready to enjoy.
These doughnuts are best when they’re fresh, but they can be stored in an airtight container for a day or two. Remember that they are at their finest when served on the same day they are made. Enjoy!
