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Ten key lime sourdough donuts on a wire rack adorned limes.

Sourdough Key Lime Donuts

These key-lime pie-inspired donuts are made with sourdough discard and are packed with fresh lime flavor! These sourdough donuts are soft, airy, and the easiest cake donuts! They're topped with a lime glaze, crushed graham crackers, and lime zest for the perfect breakfast, brunch, or afternoon treat!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Servings: 14 donuts
Author: Jamie

Ingredients

For the sourdough key lime donuts:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest zest from 1 lime
  • 5 tablespoons salted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • ½ cup sourdough discard
  • 1/4 cup lime juice juice from 2 limes

For the key lime glaze and topping:

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ cup crushed graham crackers 1 full graham cracker sheet
  • extra lime zest for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a donut pan and set aside.
  • Combine the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Make the lime sugar: In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar with the lime zest. Rub the zest into the sugar using your fingertips until fragrant and well combined.
  • Add the wet ingredients: To the lime sugar, mix in the melted butter, vanilla extract, eggs, milk, sourdough discard, and fresh lime juice. Whisk until smooth and fully combined.
  • Mix the batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir until just combined—do not overmix.
  • Fill the donut pan: Spoon or pipe the batter into the prepared donut pan, filling each cavity about ¾ full.
  • Bake: Bake for 13 minutes, or until the donuts are lightly golden and spring back when gently pressed.
  • Cool: Let the donuts cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before glazing.
  • Make the glaze: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lime juice, and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency if needed by adding a little more milk or sugar.
  • Glaze and garnish: Dip the tops of each cooled donut into the lime glaze. Sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and a bit of extra lime zest for a key lime pie-inspired finish.

Notes

Storage:
Store these donuts in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1donut | Calories: 297kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 173mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg
Calories: 297kcal
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