DEEP FRIED CAKE DONUTS

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Here is a recipe for cake donuts or donut holes for folks who don't like yeast donuts or just want to add variety to mornings.

Provided by Skip Davis

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 Tbsp butter, softened
1/2 c white sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 c all purpose flour.sifted
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
dash(es) fresh ground nutmeg
1 tsp salt
1/2 c whole milk
shortening,canola oil or lard for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F.
  • 2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg until smooth. Knead lightly, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter, or use two round biscuit cutters of different sizes.
  • 3. Carefully place doughnuts into hot oil, a few at a time. Do not overcrowd pan or oil may overflow. Fry, turning once, for 3 to 5 minutes or until golden. Drain on inverted cooling rack over paper towel-lined sheet tray to wick excess oil away.

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