1-Gathering and Prepping Ingredients: First, get everything ready to make your sour cream glazed donuts. Measure out each item accurately, like sifting 2 1/4 cups bleached cake flour with 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon fine sea salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg. In another bowl, beat 2 tablespoons butter at cool room temperature with 1/2 cup sugar until it turns sandy, then mix in 2 large egg yolks until light and thick. Alternate adding the dry mix and 1/2 cup sour cream to keep the dough smooth but slightly sticky. You’ll need canola oil for frying, heated to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

2-Chilling and Shaping: Once your dough is mixed, chill it in the fridge for 1 hour to make it easier to handle. Roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thick and cut out your doughnuts and holes using a cutter. If the dough feels too sticky, pop it back in the fridge briefly to firm up. This step ensures your classic doughnuts keep their shape and fry up golden.

3-Frying and Glazing: Heat your canola oil to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and fry the doughnuts a few at a time for around 2 minutes per side until they’re golden brown. Drain them on paper towels to soak up any extra grease. For the glaze, whisk together 3 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons corn syrup, 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/3 cup hot water until smooth. Dip each warm doughnut into the glaze and let it set on a wire rack for about 20 minutes. These easy baked treats like oatmeal cups can pair nicely if you want more options for your morning routine.