Sourdough Donuts

METHOD - PART 1

STEP 1

Combine liquid ingredients with starter. Fold in spices and dry ingredients.

STEP 2

Keep folding or mixing for 10-15 minutes. Take out of bowl onto lightly floured surface and knead into smooth ball.

STEP 3

Place in lightly oiled bowl and coat dough with oil. Cover and set aside for 4-5 hours.

STEP 4

During this time, typical sourdough process ie. every hour lift one edge and fold over to middle of dough.

STEP 5

After 4-5 hours cover and refrigerate overnight.

METHOD - PART 2

STEP 1

Next day – while dough is still cold, gently roll dough to ca. 4cm on lightly floured surface.

*Doughnut cutter was used to create the shape.

STEP 2

Place gently on a lightly oiled sheet of baking paper, leaving some space between doughnuts. Brush tops with oil.

STEP 3

Cover with plastic wrap. Let rise for ca. 2 hours.

*Ready when you poke it and it slowly fills back in.

STEP 4

Heat ca. 500 ml oil in a heavy pan to ca. 180C. Cook ca. 2-3 mins either side until golden brown.

STEP 5

Roll in cinnamon sugar to coat and set on cooling rack.

STEP 6

Eat warm!