Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 3 ½ cups
• Granulated sugar - 1 cup
• Baking powder - 2 teaspoons
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Ground nutmeg - ½ teaspoon
• Sour cream - 1 cup
• Eggs - 2 large
• Unsalted butter - ¼ cup, melted
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - For frying

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.

2. 2.

   In another bowl, mix sour cream, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

3. 3.

   Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

4. 4.

   Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

5. 5.

   Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness.

6. 6.

   Use a donut cutter to cut out donut shapes.

7. 7.

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

8. 8.

   Fry the donuts in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.

9. 9.

   Remove donuts from oil and drain on paper towels.

10. 10.

    Let cool slightly before serving or glazing.

Nutritional Facts