Plain Cake Doughnuts

Name: Plain Cake Doughnuts
Ingredients: 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

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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.
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.