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    Diner-style Powder Buttermilk Doughnuts


    Source of Recipe


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    List of Ingredients




    -- 3 1/2 cups cake flour
    -- 1 teaspoon baking powder
    -- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
    -- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
    -- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
    -- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
    -- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
    -- 3/4 cup buttermilk
    -- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
    -- 1 large egg, at room temperature
    -- 2 teaspoons vanilla
    -- Vegetable oil for frying
    -- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted

    Recipe



    In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking
    powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.

    Add the sugar and stir the dry ingredients with a whisk until combined.

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, melted butter, egg
    and vanilla until blended.

    Make a well in the center of the flour mixture and pour the
    buttermilk mixture into it. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the
    mixture forms a soft, moist dough.

    Dust a work surface with flour. Scrape the dough onto the work
    surface and lightly sprinkle the top of the dough with flour. Gather
    the dough into a ball and knead it gently 5 or 6 times, or until
    smooth.

    Roll or pat the dough into a round roughly 10 inches in diameter and
    1/2 inch thick. Transfer the round to a baking sheet, cover it with
    plastic wrap, and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes, or until
    firm.

    Using a 3-inch doughnut cutter (or a 3- inch round biscuit cutter and
    a 3/4-inch cutter or pastry tip for the hole), cut out 7 doughnuts
    and holes from the dough.

    Gather the scraps together, reroll 1/2 inch thick, and cut out 3 more
    doughnuts and as many holes as possible.

    Place the doughnuts and holes on a baking sheet or 2 plates, cover
    with plastic wrap and refrigerate while heating the oil for frying.

    Pour the oil into a deep-fat fryer or large straight-sided saucepan
    to a depth of 2 to 3 inches. Heat the oil to 370 degrees. Line a
    baking sheet with paper towels.

    Fry the doughnuts and holes in small batches, turning once, for 2 to
    3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to
    the paper towels to drain, then place on a wire rack to cool
    completely.

    When the doughnuts and holes are completely cool, place the powdered
    sugar in a medium bowl. Generously dredge the doughnuts and holes in
    the sugar, shaking off the excess.

    Serve the same day.

    Makes 10 doughnuts and about 16 doughnut holes.

 

 

 


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