Discover the ultimate Old Fashioned Sour Cream Glazed Donuts recipe that combines a soft, cakey interior with a crispy exterior, all topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Perfect for donut lovers, this homemade treat rivals any store-bought version. With a delightful blend of sour cream and nutmeg, these donuts offer a moist, flavorful experience that’s hard to resist. Follow our step-by-step guide and enjoy these handcrafted sweets in just 1 hour and 40 minutes.
Ingredients:
For the Donuts:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 3 Tbsp. softened unsalted butter
- ¼ Cup granulated sugar
- ¼ Cup golden brown sugar
- 2 large egg yolks
- ½ Tbsp. vanilla extract
- 1½ Cup sour cream
- 2½ Cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. baking powder
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
- ½ Tbsp. salt
- ¼ Tbsp. ground nutmeg
For the Glaze:
- 3 Cups powdered sugar
- ½ Cup salted butter, melted
- 1 Tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 Tbsp. hot water
Preparation:
Step 1: In a large bowl, mix 3 Tbsp softened butter with granulated and brown sugar. Beat with an electric mixer, then add egg yolks and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Step 2: Sift flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
Step 3: Alternate adding the flour mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture in thirds, mixing gently after each addition.
Step 4: Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 5: Roll out the dough to ½ inch thickness and cut donuts using a donut cutter. Re-roll scraps and repeat.
Step 6: Heat vegetable oil to 325°F in a heavy-bottomed pot. Fry donuts in batches for 2 minutes per side until golden.
Step 7: Drain on paper towels. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and hot water until smooth.
Step 8: Dip cooled donuts in glaze and let set on a rack. Serve with coffee or milk and enjoy!
