Best Cake Doughnuts

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 dash ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 0.5 cups milk
• 1 egg , beaten
• 1 quart oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

2. 2

   Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Mix in butter until crumbly.

4. 4

   Stir in milk and egg until smooth.

5. 5

   Knead lightly, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat to 1/4-inch thickness.

6. 6

   Cut with a doughnut cutter, or use two round biscuit cutters of different sizes.

7. 7

   Lay doughnuts in hot oil, a few at a time. Do not overcrowd the pan, or oil may overflow.

8. 8

   Fry, turning once, until golden, about 3 minutes.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels.

10. 10

    Serve and enjoy!