Description
Indulge in the holiday spirit with these delightful Gingerbread Sourdough Donuts. These fried treats are bursting with warm spices and are perfect for festive gatherings or a cozy breakfast.
Ingredients
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Doughnut Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup active sourdough starter (discard works too)
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sourdough starter, warm milk, melted butter, brown sugar, molasses, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Rest the Dough: Cover and let the dough rest for 1 hour to ferment lightly.
- Cut and Fry: Roll out the dough, cut with a donut cutter, and fry in hot oil until golden brown.
- Glaze and Serve: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for glaze. Dip warm donuts and allow to set before serving.
Notes
- Best enjoyed the same day
- Try a dusting of cinnamon sugar instead of glaze for a quicker finish
- Adjust spices to taste for a stronger gingerbread flavor
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
