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Perfect Old Fashioned Donuts Recipe
My old fashioned donut recipe is easy and fast, making perfect no-yeast cake donuts with crispy outside, tender inside, and a crackly glaze!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 9 Donuts
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (10 oz/284 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (2 ½ oz/71 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (1 oz/28 g) cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup (4 oz/115 g) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons (1 oz/28 g) butter, softened
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 recipe Vanilla Donut glaze
Notes
- To achieve that classic craggy-topped texture, keep the oil at 325°F (165°C). Dip the donuts into the glaze immediately after frying to let it set properly.
- For more glaze options, try my other donut glazes, made with just 3 ingredients—endless possibilities!
- Remove excess flour. After cutting out the donut shapes, gently tap off the excess flour or use a soft brush to remove it. This will help achieve a crisp, golden exterior without any burnt flour residue.
- Oil heats up quickly when frying, so handle it with care to avoid burns. Always watch the oil to prevent it from smoking, and never walk away while it’s heating. Avoid using olive oil, as it has a low smoke point. If you're a beginner, get an adult’s help!
- Do not crowd the pan. Cook around 4 donuts at a time to ensure they don't significantly lower the heat and get cooked thoroughly.