PLAIN CAKE DOUGHNUTS

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A simple cake doughnut lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. Coat with cinnamon-sugar, or a confectioners' sugar glaze.

Provided by Jennifer Long

Categories     Bread     Quick Bread Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons melted butter
½ cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 quart oil for frying

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 21.4 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 301.8 mg, Sugar 8.9 g

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