Best 2 Sour Cream Donuts Recipes

Indulge in the delectable delight of homemade sour cream donuts, a classic treat that tantalizes taste buds with a symphony of flavors and textures. These heavenly confections boast a soft, fluffy interior enveloped in a crispy, golden-brown crust, while the tangy zip of sour cream adds a delightful dimension to the overall experience. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive guide will provide you with the knowledge and techniques to create mouthwatering sour cream donuts that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SOUR CREAM DONUTS

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These donuts have an amazing aroma. They're a lot like the donuts you find at cider mills in the fall. My mom sold them at charity fundraisers and they disappeared as quickly as they came out of the deep fryer. We had a donut maker that held the batter, then released it into the deep fryer in a perfect circle when you pressed a plunger.

Provided by maryannatwork

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 24 donuts

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 eggs, beaten until light
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup milk
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/3 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 orange rind, grated

Steps:

Add sugar, sour cream, and milk to eggs and beat thoroughly.
Sift dry ingredients together several times. Add orange rind.
Stir into egg mixture to make donut batter.
Drop batter into hot oil. Flip over when bottom side is brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Makes 2 dozen donuts.

OLD FASHION SOUR CREAM DONUTS

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Delicious and moist, this donut taste like Grandmas pound cake, covered in silky glaze. Don't let the name fool you, it is not sour AT ALL. Delicious cake like donut that it so easy to make and melts in your mouth.

Provided by Ryda Mae

Categories Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 6 Donuts

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/8 cups cake flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon shortening or 1 tablespoon vegetable lard, trans-fat-free preferred
1 large egg yolk
1/3 cup sour cream
canola oil (for frying)
1 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 teaspoon light corn syrup
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons hot water (plus more if needed)

Steps:

Sift your dry ingredients in a medium size bowl, set aside.
In another bowl, mix your wet ingredients.
Add your dry ingredients into the wet, mix 1/3 of the flour mixture, stir well. Add another 1/3, mix well and so forth.
Refrigerate for an hour.
Flour your surface and roll your dough out to 1/2" thick. Using a biscut cutter or glass, cut out doughnuts. Use a smaller cutter to cut out the holes. If you don't have a smaller one, a pill bottle works well too to cut out the holes. Use your imagination, you will find something.
Heat about 2" of oil over low-medium heat to 325, use a candy thermometer for this. Don't have one? Get one! It can make all the difference in how a recipe turns out .When oil has reached 325 keep an eye on it! Once you have started heating your oil, DO NOT LEAVE IT, EVER! Bad things can happen, very bad!
Fry your donuts until browned on each side, drain on wire rack or paper towels.
Dip in your glaze and give a few minutes for the glaze to set up.
For the Glaze: Mix everything in the order it's listed, add more water for a thinner glaze.

Tips:

- To achieve a perfectly smooth donut batter, sift the dry ingredients together before combining them with the wet ingredients. This will help to eliminate any lumps. - Use a donut maker or a piping bag with a donut tip to shape the donuts. This will help to ensure that the donuts are uniform in size and shape. - Fry the donuts in hot oil until they are golden brown. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side. - Coat the donuts in granulated sugar, cinnamon sugar, or powdered sugar while they are still warm. This will help the coating to adhere to the donuts. - Serve the donuts immediately or store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.

Conclusion:

Sour cream donuts are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious donuts at home. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give sour cream donuts a try!