Thursday, October 1, 2009

Plain Cake Doughnuts

A little while ago I decided that I needed to make some doughnuts so I went in search of an easy recipe:) These are wonderful...

Plain Cake Doughnuts

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 quart oil for frying

Directions:
1.Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2.In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg until smooth. Knead lightly, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter, or use two round biscuit cutters of different sizes (I used different size glasses).
3.Carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil, a few at a time. Do not overcrowd pan or oil may overflow. Fry, turning once, for 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Enjoy:)

I hope to be able to soon try my mother-in-law's doughnut recipe... so stay tuned for that:)

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