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Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts

Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts
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Indulge in the nostalgic delight of Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts, a soft and glazed treat that transports you back to simpler times. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet pick-me-up, these doughnuts are rich in flavor thanks to the unique combination of sour cream and nutmeg. Their impressive appearance makes them ideal for sharing with family and friends, while the easy preparation invites bakers of all skill levels to join in the fun. Whether paired with coffee or topped with fresh fruit, these doughnuts promise a delicious experience that will become a cherished tradition in your home.

Ingredients

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  • 255 grams cake flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 100 grams sugar
  • 29 grams butter (cool room temperature)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 113 grams sour cream
  • Canola oil (for frying)
  • 350 grams powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons corn syrup (for glaze)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt (for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
  • ⅓ cup hot water (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a bowl.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until sandy; add egg yolks and mix until light.
  3. Gradually combine dry ingredients with sour cream until smooth yet slightly sticky.
  4. Chill the dough for one hour.
  5. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut into doughnut shapes; refrigerate again.
  6. Heat oil to 325°F and fry doughnuts until golden brown on both sides.
  7. Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar, corn syrup, salt, vanilla extract, and hot water until smooth.
  8. Dip fried doughnuts into glaze and allow to set on a wire rack.

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