Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Oil for frying
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (for the glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for the glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for the glaze)
Equipment Needed
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Sifter
- Rolling pin
- Donut cutter or two round cookie cutters
- Deep frying pot or Dutch oven
- Candy thermometer (optional)
- Cooling rack
- Piping bag (optional)
Step-by-Step Instructions
To start, I first combine the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg in a large mixing bowl. The nutmeg adds such a warm, lovely scent, and I can almost hear my grandma’s voice reminding me how it pairs beautifully with sweet treats. Once mixed, I move on to the next step by whisking together the wet ingredients: milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract in another bowl. This step is crucial because it ensures that the butter doesn’t harden from the cold milk. Once both mixtures are ready, I combine them gently—it’s important not to over-mix. A few lumps are just fine! (See the next page below to continue steps…)