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Glazed Old Fashioned Donuts

Glazed Old Fashioned Donuts

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 donuts 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Glazed Old Fashioned Donuts are soft and cakey on the inside, with a slight crunch on the outside. Made without yeast and with sour cream for richness, this recipe recreates the bakery-style donuts you love, all in just over an hour! The sweet glaze adds the perfect finishing touch to these golden-fried treats, making them a must-have for breakfast or any time you’re craving a classic donut.

Ingredients

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  • 2 3/4 cups (308g) cake flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons (6g) baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2/3 cup (125g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) vegetable shortening, at room temperature
  • 3 large egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup (180g) sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) distilled white vinegar
  • 3 cups (390g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon (94ml) milk
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) corn syrup
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons (12ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 48 ounces vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Make the Donut Dough: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cake flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Set aside. In a stand mixer bowl, beat sugar, butter, and shortening on medium-high speed until smooth. Add egg yolks and mix until just incorporated. Add sour cream and vinegar, then mix to combine. Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Oil: In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 375°F.
  3. Shape the Donuts: Turn the chilled dough onto a well-floured surface. Roll out the dough to about ¾” thickness. Use a donut cutter to cut out as many donuts as possible. Re-roll the remaining dough to cut more donuts.
  4. Fry the Donuts: Carefully drop 2-3 donuts at a time into the hot oil. Fry for 2 minutes per side, flipping carefully. Once golden brown, remove the donuts from the oil and place them on a cooling rack.
  5. Make the Glaze: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  6. Glaze the Donuts: While the donuts are still warm, dip each one into the glaze. Place them on a cooling rack to let the excess glaze drip off.

Notes

  • Be sure to fry the donuts in batches to avoid overcrowding the oil, which could affect the frying temperature.
  • For best results, use a thermometer to maintain the oil temperature at 375°F while frying.
  • These donuts are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
  • Feel free to customize the glaze with different extracts, such as almond or cinnamon, for a unique flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg

Find it online: https://cooktune.com/glazed-old-fashioned-donuts/