Introduction
Hello sourdough lover I recently baked this sourdough discard doughnuts and they turned so fluffy, buttery, and tangy, if you are looking for a way to use up sourdough discard, believe me, this recipe will help you to reduce the waste of sourdough, these doughnuts are great breakfast or even afternoon snacks with tea or coffee, you can make them more delicious by topping them with nuts or enjoy them the plain-either way they are delicious
What is sourdough discard
Sourdough discard is the portion of your sourdough starter that is removed before feeding it fresh flour and water. While the discard cannot serve as the only leavening agent for bread due to its lack of strength, it does provide a tangy flavor that can enhance various baked goods. Using Sourdough Discard doughnuts is an excellent way to reduce food waste and create a tasty, textured bread.
Why you will love this recipe
- Quick and easy to make that is best for beginners
- Reduce waste: Instead of throwing away sourdough starters, you can make this tasty doughnut which can also reduce your kitchen waste, but believe me these doughnuts are better and mored delicious than the ones bought from the store so don’t think about the result just the process.
- Improve Texture: The acidity in the sourdough discard helps create a soft texture which can make your sourdough discard doughnuts more delicious and softer..
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- whisk
- Rolling pin
- Doughnut cutter
- Deep fryer
- Slotted spoon
- Colling rack
Ingredients
- 3/4 tsp yeast
- 1 tbsp warm water
- 15 g sugar divided
- 110 g flour
- 20 g sourdough starter discard
- 40 g warm milk
- 1 tbsp butter softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- pinch nutmeg
Instruction
- First of all, you guys need to mix the yeast, warm water, and 5 g sugar in a small bowl and set aside for at least 5 minutes.
- Then you need to combine all the ingredients and the active yeast in a bowl of a standing mixer, then use the hook attachment to mix all the ingredients a little before you hook the dough up to your mixer.
- Then it would help if you kneaded the dough with a standing mixer, and set it to medium for 5 minutes until you have a smooth dough, you need to be sure that the dough is soft and tacky but not make it sticky.
- Then you need to let the dough rest for an hour in a covered bowl.
- So then you need to Place the dough onto a floured surface. Then Roll the dough gently until it reaches its feel like the dough is 1/2 inch, then use a 3-inch round cutter to cut out your donuts. I constantly need to roll out my dough for each donut, so it’s okay if you have to do the same! Then place the sliced donuts on a baking sheet that has been sprinkled with flour. Cover the baking sheet and allow the dough to rest for two hours until it has risen nicely.
- When the dough you are ready to fry heat the oil in the oven at 360 F and combine the cinnamon and sugar in a decent bowl
- Then you need to put the doughnuts slowly into the oil using a slotted spoon and fry for like 2.5 minutes on each side you need to keep an eye on the oil temperature, maybe you need to raise the temp if the oil cools too much.
- Then at last remove the doughnuts from the oil and let the oil drain for a few minutes on a paper towel, once they are drained toss them in the cinnamon sugar and serve it..
Why use sourdough discard in Sourdough Discard Doughnuts ??
- Reduce waste: We all know that Making sourdough discard doughnuts with sourdough discard can reduce the waste and it will help to use up leftover starters instead of throwing away you can make some delicious dishes like sourdough discard doughnuts or sourdough discard brownies and more you can check out on doughdelish.com
- Unique Flavor: The sourdough discard adds a little tang to the sourdough discard doughnuts, it will enhance the flavor of the doughnuts and make them more delicious
- Easy: sourdough discard doughnuts are one of the easiest scones to make and they can be topped with different varieties of chocolate like white chocolate chips and classic chocolate chips.
Nutritional information
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Protein : 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fat: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
HelpFull Tips
- Fry In Small Batches: Don’t fill the pot when frying, you know that frying too much sourdough and discarding doughnuts at once can lower the oil temperature, which can lead the uneven cooking.
- Watch The Baking Time: Every oven is different so keep an eye on your sourdough discard doughnuts and then take them out when you see the edges becoming golden but the center needs to look soft..
- Don’t Overmix: When you combine all ingredients, mix just until combined. Overmixing can lead to dense, tough doughnuts instead of fluffy and soft sourdough discard doughnuts.
How to store
- Room Temperature: If you want to store sourdough discard doughnuts so you can store it in a airtight container at room tananmperature for like up to 2 days ,
- Freezing: To freeze , wrap the sourdough discard doughnuts in plastic discarded then place it in a freezer safe bag or conthememiner yer-safe freezer-safe sourdough discard doughnuts for like up discarded monthss
Facts
- Health Benefits: The natural probiotics in sourdough discarded from fermentation can help improve gut health. Furthermore, incorporating sourdough into sourdough discard doughnuts can enhance the absorption of nutrients from the flour, which also helps with digestion.
- Quick and Easy: unlike bread, this sourdough discard doughnuts recipe doesn’t require any rising time, making it so quick and easy way to make it has also so many benefits which are discussed in the upper point.
- Texture Perfection: sourdough discard doughnuts made with discarded sourdough starter are famous for their light, fluffy consistency, paired with a crunchy, golden-brown crust. The removal contributes to achieving the ideal combination of airiness and elasticity, rendering it irresistible.
Conclusion
Sourdough discard doughnuts are a simple and enjoyable way to utilize your extra sourdough starter by creating a tasty snack. Whether you’re making them for a morning meal with relatives or sharing them with pals, these doughnuts are guaranteed to delight with their tender, airy consistency and distinct sourdough taste. Additionally, they can be personalized with your preferred glazes, toppings, or fillings. Try them out and experience the perfect combination of sourdough and doughnuts!
