Description
Transform your sourdough starter discard into delightful, fluffy doughnuts coated in cinnamon sugar – the perfect cozy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- Oil for frying
- Sugar and cinnamon for coating
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, combine the sourdough starter, milk, eggs, and melted butter.
- Whisk until well blended; the mixture should be creamy and inviting.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil, frying until golden brown on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the doughnuts and drain on paper towels.
- Toss them in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon while still warm.
- Serve and enjoy immediately with a cup of coffee or tea.
Notes
For easy prep, you can make the dough in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg