These sourdough donuts are so soft, tender, and fluffy! The secret lies in the sourdough starter, which enhances the texture and adds a delightful tangy flavor. This recipe is a fantastic way to put your sourdough discard to good use! Finish them with chocolate glaze, vanilla glaze, or a cinnamon sugar topping.
Ingredients – ⅔ cup sugar – ⅔ cup sour cream – ⅓ cup sourdough starter discard – 1 egg – 1 egg yolk – 2 tablespoons butter, melted – 1 tablespoon oil – 1-½ teaspoons vanilla extract – 1-¾ cups all purpose flour (210 grams) – 1-¾ teaspoons baking powder – ½ teaspoon baking soda – ½ teaspoon salt – ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1. Combine wet ingredients in a mixing bowl.
Sift the dry ingredients over the batter or whisk them in a separate bowl then add it to the batter.
1. Use a wide spatula to fold the batter until just combined. It is ok if the batter is a bit lumpy.
1. Transfer the donut batter to a piping bag and pipe it into the donut individual molds in a donut pan.
These baked sourdough cake donuts are soft, tender, and fluffy. The sourdough starter improves the texture of the cake donuts and gives them a subtle tangy flavor. Finish them with chocolate glaze, vanilla glaze, or a cinnamon sugar topping. This recipe is a great way to use up a sourdough discard.