Sugar Doughnuts

Directions

1. 1
   Whisk the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. 2
   Set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, lightly beat yolks on medium speed.
4. 4
   Gradually add sugar, beating until pale and slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Mix in butter.
6. 6
   Add flour mixture alternately with milk, stirring with wooden spoon until combined.
7. 7
   On well-floured surface, with floured rolling pin, roll dough into 1/2 inch thickness.
8. 8
   Let rest 15 minutes.
9. 9
   Meanwhile, heat oil to 365 degrees (a cube of bread will be browned and crisp after 1 minute) in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat.
10. 10
    Cut into doughnuts with 2 3/4-inch round cutter along with a 3/4-inch round cutter for the centers.
11. 11
    Gather scraps and re-roll if needed.
12. 12
    Coating place cinnamon-sugar in a small bowl.
13. 13
    Carefully slip the doughnuts and the doughnut holes, 3 or 4 at a time into the hot oil.
14. 14
    Fry until golden about 2 to 3 minutes per batch.
15. 15
    Drain on paper towels, then transfer while still warm to the cinnamon sugar mix, coat all over.
16. 16
    Serve warm.