Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
These delightful cinnamon sugar donuts are a warm and sugary treat that your family will love! Perfect for weekends or special breakfasts, they vanish quickly!
Equipment
- Fryer or pot
- Mixing bowls
- Donut cutter
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Donut Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 large eggs
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon for topping
- Pinch ground cinnamon
- 2-3 cups oil for frying vegetable or canola oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set this aside.
- In another mixing bowl, beat the eggs until they're bubbly, then mix in the sugar. Add the sour cream and vanilla, stirring until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture while mixing. Stop when everything is just combined—don't overdo it! The dough will be sticky. Place it on plastic wrap, shape it into a disc, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- When you're ready, take the dough out. It’ll be soft and still a bit sticky. On a floured surface, roll it out to about a 10x10 inch square, adding more flour as needed.
- With a donut cutter dusted in flour, cut out the shapes and reroll any scraps for more donuts.
- In a fryer or pot, heat about 1-2 inches of oil to 375°F. Carefully fry a few donuts at a time, making sure not to overcrowd them, cooking for around 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove to a wire rack to cool.
- For the cinnamon topping, mix together the sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. While the donuts are still warm, dip each one into the sweet mixture for that perfect finish!