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Glazed Sourdough Donuts

Glazed Sourdough Donuts

These Glazed Sourdough Donuts are a delightful treat with a crisp exterior and a soft, fluffy interior. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet snack.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Bulk Rise Time 9 hours
Total Time 12 hours
Servings: 12 donuts
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 1 cup sourdough starter 100% hydration
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup raw cane sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 1/4 cup organic bread flour
Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
Other
  • 1-3 cups coconut oil for frying

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Rolling Pin
  • Biscuit Cutter
  • Frying Pan

Method
 

  1. Mix the Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter and milk until the starter is fully dissolved.
  2. Add the egg, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until everything is well incorporated.
  3. Sift in the flour and salt, and mix until no lumps remain.
  4. Strengthen the Dough: Cover the dough with a damp cloth and allow it to rest for 30 minutes.
  5. Knead in a stand mixer with a dough hook on medium speed for 12 minutes, or until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  6. Bulk Rise: Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and allow the dough to rise overnight for 8-10 hours at 70°F(21°C).
  7. Roll and Cut: Turn the dough out onto a well-floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into 1/2″ thickness.
  8. Use a 2 3/4″ biscuit cutter to cut out the donuts. Allow them to rest for 30 minutes before re-rolling.
  9. Pierce the center of each donut with a chopstick and stretch to form a donut shape.
  10. Second Rise: Place the donuts on a parchment-lined surface and cover with a damp cloth. Allow them to rise for about 2 hours.
  11. Instructions for Fried Donuts: Heat coconut oil in a frying pan to 350°F(180°C). Fry donuts for 1 minute on each side until golden.
  12. Transfer to a cooling rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  13. Glaze: Mix the glaze ingredients together. Dip one side of each donut into the glaze and allow to set.

Notes

For baked donuts, preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 13-15 minutes. Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to prevent greasy donuts.