The beauty of an old-fashioned doughnut might seem too fancy to accomplish at home but it’s not as hard as it seems. With the right recipe and steps (for example, NEVER underestimate the importance of a preheated deep fryer), you can make these gorgeous flared masterpieces at home. The biggest secret is in allowing the doughnuts to fry long enough on side one that they flare.
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Doughnuts
DOUGHNUT INGREDIENTS:
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 5 to 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
In mixing bowl, beat the sugar and eggs together for 1-2 minutes. Slowly add remaining doughnut ingredients until well mixed together. Allow dough to set while covered for about an hour (it will still be somewhat sticky). Using 1-2 cups additional flour, roll out dough with a rolling pin to about 1/2 inch thick. Cut out with about a 2 1/2 inch doughnut cutter. Let cut-out doughnuts set for another 20 minutes while preheating Crisco shortening in deep fryer to 350F.
When deep fryer has reached 350F, drop up to three doughnuts at a time to cook. Cook first side for a few minutes or until light golden brown. Flip and cook other side until light golden brown as well. If flipped too soon, doughnuts will not get the flared look of an old-fashioned doughnut.
GLAZE INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons water
Make glaze in advance so it is ready to coat doughnuts once they are done cooking and still warm. Place each doughnut in glaze and when first side is coated, flip to coat other side. Drain extra glaze off by sitting doughnuts on a rack with a baking sheet underneath to catch glaze drips.
About Deanna: You can see Deanna on Joey Fatone’s new show “My Family Recipe Rocks” on the Live Well Network this month on October 27th. She will be making four scrumptious recipes throughout an entire episode filmed at her B&B, The Old Hen. Follow along on her Facebook page or on Twitter for updates .
Deanna’s love for baking and cooking began as she sat upon a baker’s stool as a little girl. Her love for people grew in the midst of church potlucks. She expresses her loves today creatively through speaking, writing for her foodie blog, television appearances as well as hosting guests, including celebrities, at her award-winning inn, The Old Hen Bed & Breakfast in Snoqualmie Valley, Washington.
OK ok…. now I am hungry.. Thanks for the tips and pointers..