Description
These light, fluffy Sourdough Donut Recipe are a beginner-friendly recipe that can be baked or fried. Naturally leavened with sourdough starter and topped with a simple glaze, they offer a perfect blend of sweetness and a slight tang.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sourdough starter (100% hydration)
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup raw cane sugar
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 1/4 cups bread flour
- 1–3 cups coconut oil (for frying)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup whole milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sourdough starter and milk until fully combined. Add egg, sugar, melted butter, and vanilla, mixing well.
- Sift in flour and salt, then stir until a smooth dough forms. Cover with a damp cloth and rest for 30 minutes.
- Knead in a stand mixer on medium speed for 12 minutes or perform three sets of stretch-and-folds every 30 minutes by hand.
- Cover the dough and allow it to rise overnight (8–10 hours) at room temperature until doubled in size.
- Roll dough out to 1/2-inch thickness on a floured surface. Cut out donut shapes and make center holes using a bottle cap or fingers. Let scraps rest 30 minutes before rerolling.
- Place shaped donuts on parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover and let rise for 1–2 hours or until puffed up by 50%.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Bake donuts for 13–15 minutes until golden. For frying: Heat coconut oil to 350°F (180°C). Fry donuts 1 minute per side, then drain on paper towels.
- Mix glaze by combining powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Dip slightly cooled donuts into the glaze and let set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- If the dough is too sticky, add a small amount of flour during rolling.
- To speed up the second rise, place donuts in a warm oven (170°F/80°C) with the door slightly open for 15 minutes.
- No donut cutter? Use a glass and bottle cap or your fingers to shape the donuts.
- Let donuts cool slightly before glazing to help the glaze set properly.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes active, plus overnight fermentation
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baked or Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg