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Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts

Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts
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Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts are a delightful homemade treat that brings back fond memories with every bite. These soft, fluffy doughnuts are enriched with the tangy flavor of sour cream and a hint of nutmeg, creating a unique taste that is both comforting and indulgent. Perfect for breakfast or as an afternoon snack, these doughnuts are sure to impress at any gathering. With a simple glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness, they become an irresistible delight. Whether enjoyed fresh from the fryer or shared with friends and family, making these doughnuts is an enjoyable experience that will leave everyone craving more.

Ingredients

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  • 255 grams cake flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 100 grams sugar
  • 29 grams butter, at cool room temperature
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 113 grams sour cream
  • Canola oil, for frying
  • 350 grams powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup hot water

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, sift together cake flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  2. In a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar until sandy. Add egg yolks and mix until thick.
  3. Gradually combine dry ingredients with sour cream in three additions; mix until smooth but slightly sticky.
  4. Chill dough for one hour.
  5. Roll out dough to ½ inch thick on a floured surface; cut out doughnuts using a cutter.
  6. Heat canola oil to 325°F in a heavy-bottomed pot.
  7. Fry doughnuts for about two minutes on each side until golden brown; drain excess oil on paper bags.
  8. Whisk together glaze ingredients and dip each warm doughnut into the glaze.

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