Description
Delightfully fluffy doughnuts made with sourdough starter, perfect for cozy breakfasts or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Oil for frying
- Sugar and cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- Mix together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
- Combine the sourdough starter, milk, eggs, and melted butter in another bowl.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients gradually, mixing until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on both sides—about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the doughnuts and drain on paper towels to soak up excess oil.
- Toss them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon while still warm.
- Serve and enjoy immediately!
Notes
For variations, try lemon glaze, maple pecans, chocolate dipping, or stuffing with jam. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg