Ingredients
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
– 1/2 cup milk
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Equipment Needed
– Mixing bowls
– Whisk
– Rolling pin
– Doughnut cutter (or two round cookie cutters)
– Large pot or deep fryer
– Slotted spoon
– Cooling rack
Step-by-Step Instructions
First, start by gathering all your ingredients and equipment. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk them together until they’re evenly mixed. This step makes sure that the leavening agent works wonders later on. In another bowl, whisk the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth. Gently blend the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined—too much mixing can make your doughnuts tough! At this point, I can already smell something wonderful in the making! (See the next page below to continue steps…)