Warm Miniature Doughnuts Recipe

Name: Warm Miniature Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or allspice; Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 1 large egg; About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying; Confectioners sugar for coating (optional); Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

Servings: persons

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon or allspice
Rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup well-shaken buttermilk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
About 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
Confectioners sugar for coating (optional)
Special equipment: a deep-fat thermometer

1
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt into a bowl.
2
Whisk in brown sugar, breaking up any lumps.
3
Whisk together buttermilk, butter, and egg in a small bowl, then add to flour mixture, whisking until just combined.
4
Heat 2 inches oil in a deep 3-quart heavy saucepan until it registers 375F on thermometer.
5
Working in batches of 6, scoop out a rounded teaspoon (not a measuring spoon) of batter per doughnut and scrape batter from spoon into oil with another spoon, keeping ball as round as possible.
6
Once 6 balls are in oil, turn them over with a slotted spoon and continue to cook, turning occasionally, until deep brown and cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
7
Transfer doughnuts as fried with slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and return oil to 375F between batches.
8
Cool doughnuts to warm, at least 10 minutes.
9
If desired, coat with confectioners sugar just before serving: Put sugar in a small sealed plastic bag and shake doughnuts, a few at a time, to coat.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, and more.

Yes, Warm Miniature Doughnuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Warm Miniature Doughnuts

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