When the weather starts to cool off and the fall season approaches, my kids begin to ask me to make anything with cinnamon and nutmeg! They love the smell that fills the house as I bake them a yummy treat, especially if it is in the morning. These donuts are one of the things they are sure to ask for because they are delicious . . . and the kids are able to help! When the donuts are done, put them in a brown paper bag full of powdered sugar, and let the kids shake them until they are coated. They are sure to be a hit!

You will need:

  • 1 1/4 cups flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • Vegetable oil or shortening (Shortening makes the donuts a little lighter.)
  • Brown paper bag
  • Powdered sugar

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon. In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, sugar, milk, and butter. Add egg mixture to dry ingredients, and stir until smooth.
  2. Heat your oil in a pot on low-medium heat. You want the oil to be at least 2 inches deep. More is better. Drop a little bit of water in the oil, and if it starts to sizzle, your oil is ready.
  3. Drop teaspoon-size dough balls into the oil. They should turn themselves when they have cooked on one side, but if they don’t, go ahead and flip them. They should be golden brown on the side before you flip them.
  4. Make sure both sides are cooked. Then use a slotted spoon to remove them to a plate with a paper towel on it to absorb excess oil. Place warm donut holes in the paper bag and shake to coat with powdered sugar.

Enjoy with a glass of milk!