Old-Fashioned Cake Doughnuts
List of Ingredients
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking owder
1/4 teaspoons nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 3/4 cup flour (approximately)
vegetable oil for frying
powdered or granulated sugar for dustingRecipe
MIx the first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add the flour gradually, using just enough so the dough is firm enough to handle, yet as soft as possible. Cover the dough and chill for about 1 hour. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and knead for a few minutes. Roll about 1/2 inch thick. Cut with a doughnut cutter or sharp knife into 3-inch rounds, cutting out and saving the centers (that can also be fried). Place on a lightly floured piece of wax paper and let rest for 5 minutes. Using a heavy pan (make sure it's about 3-4 inches taller than where the oil comes to, so you won't have any spills.) and a thermometer, heat about 4 inches of oil to 360 degrees. Fry three or four at a time, turning with a fork or tongs when one side is browned and continuing to fry till brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels or brown grocery bags and dust with sugar. Makes about 18 doughnuts.
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