Sour Milk Doughnuts The Timeless Baker 

**Ingredients:**

– 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 

– 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk 

– 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 

– 1 cup granulated sugar 

– 2 teaspoons baking powder

– 1 teaspoon baking soda

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

– Oil for frying

**Directions:**

1. **Prepare the Dough:** In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg until well combined. Set aside.

2. **Mix Wet Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, mix the sour milk, sugar, beaten eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

3. **Combine Ingredients:** Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, folding together gently with a spatula until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to ensure tender doughnuts.

4. **Chill the Dough:** Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for around 30 minutes. This will make the dough easier to handle.

5. **Shape Doughnuts:** On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/2 inch thick. Use a doughnut cutter or two round cutters of varying sizes to shape the doughnuts. Gather and re-roll scraps as necessary.

6. **Heat the Oil:** In a deep fryer or large heavy pot, heat oil to 375°F (190°C). Carefully place the doughnuts one by one into the hot oil using a slotted spoon or spatula, avoiding splashes.

7. **Fry the Doughnuts:** Fry each doughnut for 1-2 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts and place them on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

8. **Serve and Enjoy:** Optionally, dust with powdered sugar or dip in glaze while warm. Serve immediately for the best texture.

**Tips:**

– To make sour milk, combine 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and let it sit for 10 minutes.

– Be cautious of oil temperature; too hot oil will burn the exterior while leaving the center uncooked.

– Allow the doughnuts to cool slightly before adding any toppings so that they don’t melt away entirely.

**Prep Time:** 45 minutes

**Calories:** Approximately 220 per doughnut (serving size may vary)

Enjoy these delightful doughnuts with a cup of coffee or your favorite tea for a wonderful snack or breakfast treat!