Description
Make classic, sweet cinnamon sugar donuts at home with this straightforward recipe.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for coating)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and melted butter.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Use a donut cutter or two different-sized round cutters to cut out donuts and donut holes.
- In a small bowl, mix the 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon for the coating.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Carefully place 3-4 donuts into the hot oil. Fry for about 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove donuts with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels.
- While the donuts are still warm, toss them thoroughly in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- If you do not have a donut cutter, you can use a biscuit cutter and the top of a small bottle for the center hole.
- Maintain the oil temperature between 340 and 360 degrees Fahrenheit for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 donut
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon sugar donuts, fried donuts, homemade donuts, sweet treat, breakfast pastry