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In a large bowl combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda.
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In another bowl, whisk the eggs, sugar, buttermilk (well shaken), and 1/4 cup oil together.
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Pour over dry ingredients and stir until dough comes together.
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Turn dough out onto a generously floured surface and roll or pat to about 1/2 inch thick.
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Use a donut cutter (or 2 different sized round cookie cutters) to cut out donut rings and holes, gathering and re-rolling the scraps as needed.
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Heat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven on the stovetop.
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Heat to about 350 F (a thermometer is helpful).
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Put a few donuts and holes into the hot oil, making sure you dont crowd the pan.
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Fry the donuts and holes for about 1 1/2 minutes per side or until they are golden.
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Use a slotted spoon to transfer the donuts onto paper towels to absorb excess oil.
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Repeat frying the rest of the donuts and holes.
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Stir together glaze ingredients, adding more water if needed to make a thin glaze.
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Dip cooled donuts in glaze.
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Place donuts on a wire rack to allow glaze to set.
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Alternatively, you can roll the donuts in cinnamon-sugar while they are still hot, or just leave them plain!
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Recipe adapted from Todays Parent magazine.
