Description
These Gingerbread Sourdough Donuts are a delightful festive treat that combines the warm flavors of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg with the tangy richness of sourdough. Baked to perfection and topped with a sweet glaze, these donuts are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy mornings at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter (discard or active)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a donut pan.
- Prepare the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the wet ingredients until smooth. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently, then spoon or pipe into the donut pan.
- Bake: Bake for 12–14 minutes until donuts spring back when pressed. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Dip cooled donuts into the glaze and decorate with sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- These donuts are best when enjoyed fresh on the same day.
- You can also coat them in cinnamon-sugar for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
