Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of the holiday season with these delightful Gingerbread Sourdough Donuts. These fried treats are perfect for festive gatherings or as a special homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sourdough discard (unfed)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
For the glaze (optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.
- Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine the sourdough discard, brown sugar, molasses, eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Cover and chill the dough for at least 1 hour to make it easier to handle.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a donut cutter or two round cutters to shape the donuts and holes.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350°F. Fry donuts in batches, 1–2 minutes per side, until golden brown and puffed.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip warm donuts into the glaze or drizzle over the top.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- These donuts are best enjoyed the day they’re made.
- You can skip the glaze and dust with powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar instead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
