Donuts with vanilla glaze and sprinkles
Description
This recipe will yield 10-12 doughnuts.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Line one baking sheet with parchment paper and another baking sheet with two layers of paper towels. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
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Step 2
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and sour cream. Add the melted, cooled butter and whisk again. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour in the egg mixture. Stir with a rubber spatula until a sticky dough forms.
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Step 3
3. Place the dough on a lightly floured work surface. Sprinkle flour over the dough and roll out to a thickness of 1 cm. Using 2 round cutters, cut out doughnuts.
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Step 4
4. Place the doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and put them in the refrigerator. Pour enough vegetable oil into a deep skillet to form a layer 2.5–3.5 cm deep. Heat the oil over high heat until it reaches 185–188 degrees. While the oil is heating, prepare the glaze.
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Step 5
5. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. To prepare the topping, mix sugar and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Once the oil reaches the desired temperature, carefully place the doughnuts into the hot oil. Fry 3 doughnuts at a time.
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Step 6
6. Once the bottom side is browned, flip and continue frying on the other side. This takes about 2-3 minutes per side. Place the donuts on a baking sheet lined with paper towels and continue frying the remaining ones. Donuts with holes will cook faster than round donuts.
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Step 7
7. After you finish frying, dip the doughnuts in vanilla glaze and then in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Serve immediately.