Ingredients for Basic Cinnamon Doughnuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for dough), 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for coating)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- 1 inch vegetable oil (for frying)
- Icing Sugar
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How to Make Basic Cinnamon Doughnuts
- In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
- Cut in 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1/2 cup milk. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn the dough out onto the surface and gently knead for a few seconds until it comes together. Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Use a 2.5-3 inch cookie cutter or a glass to cut out doughnuts. Gently poke a hole in the center of each doughnut with your finger. Remember to really flatten the dough to make sure the doughnuts puff up nicely.
- Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (approximately 350°F/175°C). Carefully fry the doughnuts for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
- While the doughnuts are still warm, prepare the cinnamon sugar coating. In a shallow dish, combine 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Toss the cooled doughnuts in the cinnamon sugar mixture until thoroughly coated.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
14 g
Sugar
53g
Fat
3g
Carbs
13g
