Old Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts

By bsmyth10

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cup (255 grams) cake flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup (100 grams) sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter flavored shortening
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup (4 fluid ounces) sour cream
• Canola oil, for frying
• 3 1/2 cup (350 grams ) powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 1/2 teaspoon corn syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup (2 1/2 fluid ounces) hot water

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from completelydelicious.com

Preparation

Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the shortening and sugar together until sandy. Add the egg yolks and mix until light and thick.

Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl in 3 additions, alternating with the sour cream, ending with the flour, scraping the sides of the bowl down as necessary. The dough will be sticky. Spoon it into a clean bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.

Pour the canola oil into a heavy bottomed pot to at least 2 inches deep. Heat to 325 degrees F. Add the donuts to the heated oil a few at a time, careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry on each side about 2 minutes, but watch to make sure they don’t burn.

To make the glaze:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl with a whisk until smooth. Dip each donut into the glaze, making sure they are covered completely. Place on a wire rack above a sheet pan to catch any excess glaze. Let sit for 20 minutes until glaze is set.

Store in an air tight container at room temp for a few days.