Description
These Gingerbread Sourdough Donuts are a delightful twist on traditional donuts, combining the tangy flavor of sourdough with warm spices like ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Baked to perfection, they offer a moist, flavorful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert, with a subtle sweetness enhanced by molasses and brown sugar.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a donut pan to ensure the donuts don’t stick during baking.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the active sourdough starter, brown sugar, and molasses. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add dry ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the donuts tender.
- Fill donut molds: Spoon the batter into each donut mold, filling them about two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Bake the donuts: Place the donut pan in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating they are fully cooked.
- Cool and serve: Allow the donuts to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve fresh or with your favorite topping.
Notes
- Make sure your sourdough starter is active and bubbly for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense donuts.
- Grease the donut pan thoroughly to prevent sticking or use a silicone donut pan for an easier release.
- These donuts keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Optional: Add a glaze or dust with powdered sugar before serving for extra sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
