Description

Tender sourdough donuts infused with brown sugar and maple, fried to golden perfection and dipped in a glossy maple glaze for a cozy homemade treat.

Ingredients

Scale

150 g active or discard sourdough starter

120 ml warm milk

70 g light brown sugar

45 ml maple syrup

50 g unsalted butter, softened

1 large egg

320 g all-purpose flour

½ tsp fine sea salt

1 tsp baking powder

neutral frying oil

Instructions

1. In a bowl combine starter, warm milk, brown sugar and maple syrup until sugar dissolves.

2. Add egg and softened butter, mixing until smooth.

3. Whisk flour, salt and baking powder in another bowl.

4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet and knead into a soft elastic dough.

5. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover and rise for 2–3 hours until doubled.

6. Roll dough to 1 cm thickness, cut with a donut cutter and let rise 45–60 minutes.

7. Heat oil to 175–180°C in a heavy pot.

8. Fry donuts 1 minute per side until golden, drain on a rack.

9. Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup and cream into a glossy glaze.

10. Dip warm donuts in glaze and let set on a cooling rack.

Prep Time: 3 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: breakfast
Method: frying
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 donut

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