Description
Golden, crackly old fashioned donuts coated in a sweet vanilla glaze. Crispy on the outside, tender and cakey inside, these nostalgic treats are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels and place a cooling rack on top.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. In another bowl, beat eggs, sour cream, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough to about ½-inch thickness. Cut out donuts using a round cutter, then cut out the centers.
- Assemble the Dish: Gather scraps, re-roll, and cut until all dough is used. Keep dough pieces chilled until ready to fry.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry donuts 2 to 3 at a time until golden brown on both sides, about 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on the prepared rack.
- Finishing Touches: In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and milk into a smooth glaze. Dip each warm donut into the glaze, letting excess drip off.
- Serve and Enjoy: Place donuts back on the rack to let glaze set slightly. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F for best results.
- Glaze donuts while still warm for maximum adhesion.
- Dough can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: old fashioned donuts, glazed donuts, homemade donuts, fried donuts recipe, classic donut recipe