Light and Fluffy Glazed Sourdough Donut Recipe

Light and fluffy glazed sourdough donutsare the BEST morning treat (or any-time-of-day treat!) and they’re so fun to make!

I love making homemade donuts… there’s something extra-special about it and so much fun for the whole family, and not to mention, delicious!

Have you ever thought about making your own donuts!? Ok, it is so much fun. It’s one of my favorite “fancy” weekend treats to make for the whole family, and this version is perfect if you’re nurturing a sourdough starter! If you don’t have a starter but want one,here’s a post all about how to get startedand make your own sourdough starter! And if you don’t have or want a starter, I have anotherhomemade glazed donut recipethat’s just as simple as this one.

Donuts just add happiness to everything. And while you might think they’re tough to make, they really are straightforward! These ones do take some time, though, because you need to wait for the dough to rise twice. Make sure you account for that when you make them… If you get up early on a weekend morning, you’ll have them in time for a late brunch! Perfection! They are so soft, light, and fluffy with the most heavenly glaze that you’ll love and want to make again and again!

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Ingredients

• Milk:Milk adds a nice creaminess to the donut dough.
• Sugar:Sugar gives the donuts a kick of sweetness.
• Butter:Butter helps to make the donut flavor rich and also helps the dough to be less sticky.
• Sourdough starter:This is essential for sourdough donuts! Make sure yours is active and bubbly.
• Salt:Salt helps to balance and bring out the flavors.
• Eggs:Eggs contribute to helping the donuts puff up and rise.
• Flour:Flour is the essential binder for the dough.
• Vegetable or canola oil:You’ll fry the donuts in a few quarts of hot oil.

For the Glaze:

• Butter
• Powdered Sugar
• Vanilla
• Milk

See recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

Tips for The Best Sourdough Donuts:

I love how these sourdough donuts turn out! Keep these tips in mind when you give them a try:

• Don’t over-heat the milk and butter:If they’re too hot, it’ll kill the yeast in the sourdough starter, and the donuts won’t rise. It should just be warm to the touch but not hot.
• Glaze both sides of the donuts:This is personal preference, but I think these donuts are best if you dip both sides in the glaze to cover the whole thing!
• Eat fresh:There’s nothing better than hot, fresh donuts. They just taste better. Eat them fresh!

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