Description
Gingerbread sourdough donuts blend warm spices with tangy sourdough complexity, creating a holiday masterpiece. Delicate pastries offer rich seasonal comfort while celebrating traditional baking techniques and festive flavors you will savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and lightly coat a donut pan with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Whisk the sourdough starter, brown sugar, and molasses in a large mixing bowl until the mixture becomes uniform and glossy.
- Sift the dry ingredients – flour, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt – directly into the wet mixture, stirring gently to create a smooth, cohesive batter without overmixing.
- Carefully distribute the batter into the donut molds, filling each cavity approximately two-thirds full to allow room for rising during baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 11-12 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean with no raw batter.
- Remove the pan from the oven and allow the donuts to rest for 3-4 minutes, which helps them set and makes removal easier.
- Gently transfer the donuts to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely before serving or adding any optional glazes or toppings.
Notes
- Ensure sourdough starter is active and bubbly for the best rise and texture in your donuts.
- Swap some flour with alternative gluten-free options like almond or coconut flour for a dietary-friendly version.
- Use a piping bag or zip-lock bag with a corner snipped off for precise and mess-free batter filling in donut molds.
- Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with a simple cream cheese glaze to enhance the festive gingerbread flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 176 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg