Apple Fritter Sourdough

Here’s a delicious Apple Fritter Sourdough recipe — a cross between a tender doughnut and a rustic sourdough bread, soft inside with sweet, cinnamon-apple flavor 🍏✨

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Apple Fritter Sourdough

Ingredients

For the sourdough dough:

• 1 cup (240 g) active sourdough starter

• 1 cup (240 ml) milk, warm

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 3 cups (360 g) all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

For the apple filling:

• 1–2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1 tbsp butter

For the glaze (optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp milk or cream

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough

1. In a large bowl, mix sourdough starter, warm milk, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and flour.

2. Knead in softened butter until smooth and elastic (about 8–10 min by hand or 5 min in mixer).

3. Cover and let rise until doubled (~4–6 hours, depending on starter activity and room temp).

2️⃣ Prepare the Apple Filling

1. In a small pan, melt butter and sauté diced apples with sugar and cinnamon for 5 minutes until slightly softened. Let cool.

3️⃣ Shape the Fritters

1. Turn dough onto a floured surface and roll out to a rectangle (~½ inch thick).

2. Spread cooled apple mixture over the dough, leaving a small border.

3. Roll dough tightly into a log and cut into 1–2 inch thick slices.

4. Place slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

4️⃣ Second Rise

• Cover lightly and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.

5️⃣ Bake

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

• Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

6️⃣ Glaze (Optional)

• Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

• Drizzle over warm fritters.

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Tips for Success

• Use firm, tart apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best texture.

• For a crispy exterior, brush with melted butter before baking.

• Dough can also be fried in oil for a more traditional “fritter” feel.

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If you want, I can make a quick sourdough discard version that’s perfect for small batches and doesn’t need a long bulk rise — still fluffy and full of apple flavor.