Here’s a classic old-fashioned sour cream donut recipe 🍩 — lightly crisp on the outside, tender and cake-like inside.
Ingredients (makes ~10–12 donuts)
Dry
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp nutmeg (traditional flavor)
Wet
- 2 tbsp butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For frying
- Vegetable or canola oil
Optional glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla
Instructions
1. Make the dough
- In a bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter, egg yolks, sour cream, and vanilla.
- Gently stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until a soft dough forms.
- Cover and chill 30–45 minutes (this helps shape the donuts).
2. Shape the donuts
- Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to about ½ inch thick.
- Cut with a donut cutter or two round cutters.
- Place on a tray and keep chilled until frying.
3. Fry
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry donuts 1–1½ minutes per side until deep golden and cracked on top.
- Drain on paper towels.
4. Glaze (optional)
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Dip warm donuts into glaze and let set.
Tips for authentic old-fashioned donuts
- Don’t overmix — that keeps them tender
- Nutmeg is key to the classic flavor
- Fry in small batches to keep oil temperature steady
If you want, I can also give you:
- A baked version
- A chocolate or maple glaze
- A mini donut version
Just tell me! 😊
