Scott O'Brien

Donuts

Donuts

Ingredients

For the cinnamon sugar

  • 3/4 cups sugar (granulated or row cane)
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

For donuts

  • 4 tbsp butter (salted or unsalted, room temp)
  • 1/4 cup sugar (coconut sugar would work too)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup sourdough starter discard (or sour cream, or plain greek yogurt)
  • 1/8 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cups AP flour
  • 1/2 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 cups refined coconut oil (for frying)

Method

  • mix cinnamon sugar ingredients and set aside
  • in medium bowl, use a hand mixer to cream the sugar and butter until light and fluffy
  • add eggs and liquids, mix well
  • add everything else, beat just until incorporated, don't over mix
  • allow to sit for 2-3 minutes
  • flour counter, dust with flour, roll dough to 3/4" thick
  • use a round cutter 3 inches wide, small cutter for centers
  • heat oil medium heat, 3 inches deep. Oil should be 375f
  • fry, 2 minutes one side, 1-2 minutes the other
  • Toss in cinnamon sugar mix

Inspiration