Description
Delicious, fluffy dessert doughnuts that are perfect for breakfast or as an indulgent treat, dusted with powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Gently mix the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just blended; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Cut out shapes from the dough using a doughnut cutter.
- Fry the doughnuts in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
For optional variations, add chocolate chips or try different toppings like a simple glaze or sugar coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 doughnut
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg