Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 300 ml soured cream
- 400 g self-raising flour plus extra for dusting (optional)
- 1 lemon zested (optional)
- 2 tbsp caster sugar plus 75g for dusting (optional)
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 40 g butter cut into cubes and slightly softened
- vegetable oil for deep-frying
Steps
- Whisk the eggs, sour cream, and two tablespoons sugar in a large bowl.
- Stir in the flour and bicarbonate of soda until a soft dough forms, then rest it for 10 minutes.
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350 F in a deep, heavy pan.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls of dough into the oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain the doughnuts on paper towels and roll them in the remaining sugar while warm.
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