Ingredients:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar for rolling
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon for rolling
Instructions:
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Rest Dough: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
- Roll Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Cut Doughnuts: Using a 2-inch cookie cutter, cut out doughnut shapes.
- Fry Doughnuts: Heat about 2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the doughnuts in batches for about 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Roll in Sugar & Cinnamon: While still warm, roll the doughnuts in the mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
- Enjoy: Serve the doughnuts warm and enjoy!
Tips:
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature (350°F/175°C).
- Don’t overcrowd the skillet when frying.
- For a more flavorful doughnut, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom to the dough.
- You can also glaze the doughnuts with a simple powdered sugar glaze.