sourdough discard sugar donuts
These sourdough discard sugar donuts are a delicious and easy way to use up starter discard, yielding soft, fluffy, and perfectly sweet fried treats coated in cinnamon sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 donuts
- Category: Snack
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough discard, egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead a few times until smooth.
- Roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut out donuts using a donut cutter or two round cutters.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully fry the donuts a few at a time for about 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the donuts and drain on paper towels.
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar in a shallow bowl and toss the warm donuts in the mixture until well coated.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
For extra flavor, try glazing the donuts with a simple vanilla glaze or dipping them in melted chocolate after the cinnamon sugar coating.