Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 3 cups
• baking powder - 2 teaspoons
• salt - 1 teaspoon
• ground nutmeg - ½ teaspoon
• granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• unsalted butter - ¼ cup, melted
• egg - 1 large
• milk - ¾ cup
• vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• vegetable oil - for frying
• powdered sugar - 1 cup
• vanilla extract - ½ teaspoon
• milk - 2-3 tablespoons

Instructions

1. 1.

   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.

2. 2.

   In another bowl, beat together sugar and melted butter until smooth.

3. 3.

   Add the egg, milk, and vanilla extract to the sugar mixture and mix well.

4. 4.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.

5. 5.

   Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

6. 6.

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

7. 7.

   Cut out donuts using a donut cutter or two round cutters of different sizes.

8. 8.

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

9. 9.

   Fry the donuts in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.

10. 10.

    Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.

11. 11.

    For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

12. 12.

    Dip each donut in the glaze and let it set on a wire rack.

Nutritional Facts