Plain Cake Doughnuts

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• 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.
• 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.