CAKE DOUGHNUTS 1972 ( CANADIAN )

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I remember my mom making these in my high school days. Later I got the recipe, and now make them for my family. Sometimes I add a touch of nutmeg in my buttermilk too. Adds another element of flavour.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 20m

Yield 30 doughnuts

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 whole egg
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup dairy fresh buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Combine sugar and salt in a large bowl.
  • Stir in the egg.
  • Stir in the oil, buttermilk, and vanilla.
  • Sift all remaining ingredients, and add a little at a time.
  • Do this in four or five portions, mixing into wet after each.
  • Mix and turn out on a lightly floured board.
  • Keep the dough a soft soft but not sticky dough.
  • Roll out 1/2 inch thick.
  • Cut with cutter.
  • Fry in hot fat in a deep fryer.
  • Temperature of the oil should be 370 degrees.
  • (Or should fry a bread cube in 60 seconds).
  • Fry until golden brown, turning once during frying time.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Cool.
  • Dust with icing powder or make a butter icing glaze.

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