CAKE DOUGHNUTS

                 

Cake Doughnuts

                      Ingredients

2 1/2 cup all - purpose Flour

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 cup butter, melted and cooled

1 tablespoon baking powder

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 quarts oil for deep frying

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup milk

1/2 cup white sugar

                        Preparation

Step 1:

In a large bowl stir together the flour 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and nutmeg. Make a well in the center and pour in the milk, egg , butter and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 2:

Heat oil in a deep heavy skillet or deep- fryer to 370 degrees F.On a floured board, roll chilled dough out to 1/2 inch thickness. Use a 3 inch round cutter to cut out doughnuts. Use a small cutter to cut holes from center.

Step 3:

Fry doughnuts in to oil until golden brown, turning once. Remove from the oil to drain on paper plate to towels. Combine the remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/2 cup sugar on a large resalable bag. Place a few warm doughnuts into the bag at a time , seal and shake to coat.

Ready for cake doughnuts.