Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 2 cups
• granulated sugar - 1 cup
• baking powder - 1 tablespoon
• salt - ½ teaspoon
• milk - 1 cup
• egg - 1 large
• unsalted butter, melted - 2 tablespoons
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• ground cinnamon - 1 tablespoon
• vegetable oil, for frying - as needed

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup of sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. 2.

   In another bowl, combine the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.

3. 3.

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

4. 4.

   Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).

5. 5.

   Roll the dough out on a floured surface to about 1/2-inch thickness.

6. 6.

   Cut out donut shapes using a donut cutter.

7. 7.

   Fry the donuts in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

8. 8.

   Remove the donuts from the oil and drain on paper towels.

9. 9.

   Mix the remaining 1/2 cup of sugar with the ground cinnamon in a small bowl.

10. 10.

    Coat each donut in the cinnamon sugar mixture while still warm.

Nutritional Facts