Cinnamon Puffs

Name: Cinnamon Puffs
Ingredients: 3 1/4 cups vegetable oil, divided; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 1 large egg; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3/4 cup whipping cream; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

3 1/4 cups vegetable oil, divided
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1

Beat 1/4 cup oil, 1/4 cup sugar, and egg in a large mixing bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
2

Combine flour and next 3 ingredients; add to sugar mixture alternately with whipping cream, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed until blended after each addition.
3

Pour remaining 3 cups oil into a heavy saucepan; heat to 325° to 350°.
4

Drop dough by tablespoonfuls into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 4 to 5 minutes or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
5

Stir together remaining 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over puffs.