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Chocolate glazed donuts with colorful sprinkles on parchment paper.

Easy Sourdough Chocolate Sprinkle Donut Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 16 donuts
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the dough:
  • 120 g active sourdough starter, OR 120g (1/2 cup) sourdough discard and 2 ¼ tsp (1 standard package) of active dry yeast
  • 390 g all-purpose flour
  • 240 g warm milk
  • 57 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 60 g granulated sugar
  • 8 g salt
For the chocolate frosting
  • 113 g semisweet chocolate
  • 28 g unsalted butter
  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 2 g vanilla extract
  • 60 mL evaporated milk
For the frying
  • Neutral oil avocado, canola, vegetable, or peanut oil, enough to reach 2-3 inches up the sides of your heavy-bottomed saucepan.

Method
 

Method
    Step One: Mix the Dough
    1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the warm milk and active sourdough starter until mostly smooth.
      (Note: If you’re using packaged yeast, stir together the warm milk, active dry yeast, and a pinch of the sugar. Let the mixture sit for 5–10 minutes, or until foamy. Add the sourdough discard.)
    2. Add the flour, softened butter, egg yolks, remaining sugar, and salt. Knead for about 15–17 minutes, or until the dough is smooth, elastic, and passes the windowpane test.
    Step Two: First Rise
    1. Cover the dough and allow to rise in a warm place (80°F/27°C) until doubled in size,. This should take about five to six hours.
      (Note: If you’re using packaged yeast, this step should take about an hour.)
    Step Three: Shape the Donuts
    1. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll to ½-inch (1.3 cm) thickness. Cut with a donut cutter or use a large and small round cutter.
    2. Place the donuts on parchment-lined baking sheets, cover loosely, and let them rise until noticeably puffy. This should take about two hours.
      (Note: if you’re using packaged yeast, this should take 30–45 minutes.)
    Step Four: Fry the Donuts
    1. Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the donuts for 1–1½ minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Step Five: Make the Frosting
    1. Melt the chocolate and butter together and blend until smooth. Whisk in the powdered sugar, vanilla, and evaporated milk, stirring until the frosting is glossy and smooth.
    Step Six: Frost the Donuts
    1. Dip the cooled donuts into the chocolate frosting. Immediately decorate with sprinkles, if desired. Let the frosting set for a few minutes, and then enjoy!

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