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Closeup of four chocolate sprinkle sourdough discard baked doughnuts on a wire rack.

Baked Sourdough Doughnuts with Chocolate Glaze

These sourdough discard doughnuts are a great way to use up leftover sourdough starter. Top with chocolate glaze and sprinkles for the best baked doughnuts!
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Course: Baking, Breakfast, Sourdough
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 12 doughnuts
Author: Jamie

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sourdough discard room temperature

Chocolate Glaze

  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark chocolate depending on preference
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • sprinkles

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease two doughnut pans and set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
  • In a separate larger mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar. Add vanilla extract, eggs, milk, and sourdough discard.
  • Pour the bowl of dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients. Combine until just mixed, being mindful not to overmix the batter.
  • Fill a piping bag or gallon-sized bag with the corner cut off with the batter and fill the wells of the doughnut pans about 3/4 full.
  • Bake for 10-13 minutes or until the tops spring back when lightly pressed. Let the doughnuts cool in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Make the Glaze: Place the chocolate chips and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 20-second increments, stirring well after each interval, until the mixture becomes smooth and glossy. Once combined, whisk in the powdered sugar until the glaze reaches a thick, smooth consistency.
  • Dip cooled doughnuts in glaze, add the sprinkles, then allow to set on a wire rack before enjoying.

Nutrition

Serving: 1doughnut | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 369IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 332kcal
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