Tangy Sourdough Donut Recipe: 5 Pro Tricks for Perfection
A simple recipe for homemade sourdough donuts.
- Prep Time: 2 hours 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 mins
- Yield: 8 donuts 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix sourdough starter, flour, sugar, salt, milk, egg, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Knead until smooth, then let rise for 2 hours.
- Roll out dough and cut into donut shapes.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry donuts for 1-2 minutes per side until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and coat with sugar if desired.
Notes
- Use active sourdough starter for best results.
- Adjust frying time based on donut thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg