Cinnamon Donuts

Directions

1. 1
   For the cinnamon sugar topping:
2. 2
   Mix the cinnamon and the sugar in a shallow bowl, set aside.
3. 3
   For the donuts:
4. 4
   In a medium bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, set aside.
5. 5
   In a large bowl, whisk sugar and butter together, then add the egg and heavy cream and mix until smooth. Gently fold in the dry ingredients with a spatula to form soft dough. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.
6. 6
   In a large heavy skillet add an inch of oil and using a candy thermometer heat oil to 325 degrees F.
7. 7
   While oil is heating, take a teaspoon and measure one spoonful of dough, making a round dough hole ball. Prepare all the donuts holes prior to frying.
8. 8
   In small batches, drop donuts holes into the hot oil, fry until golden brown on one side for 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and fry the remaining side for 1 to 2 minutes.
9. 9
   Place the fried donut holes on a brown paper bag or several layers of paper towels, to allow excess oil to drain. Finish frying the remaining donut holes.
10. 10
    Roll the fried donut holes within the cinnamon sugar mixture, covering completely. Serve immediately, they taste the best warm!