INGREDIENTS

1. 2cupsflour
2. 3/4cupsugar, divided
3. 2teaspoonsbaking powder
4. 1/2teaspoonbaking soda
5. 1teaspoonsalt
6. 1teaspoonground nutmeg
7. 3/4cupbuttermilk
8. 1egg
9. 2teaspoonscinnamon
10. 6 1/4cupsoil, divided

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat a deep-fryer to 374 degrees.
2. In a bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg.
3. In another small bowl, combine/whisk together 1/4 cup oil, buttermilk and the egg; mix well to combine, add to flour mixture, and mix until very well combined with a wooden spoon.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls into 6 cups hot oil (375 degrees); fry about 1-1/2 – 2 minutes, or until very light golden brown.
5. Remove, and drain on paper towel.
6. Roll in 1/2 cup sugar, mixed with cinnamon.
7. Note: It is impotant to keep the oil temperature at a steady 375 degrees, otherwise the doughnuts will be overdone, and won’t have a light texture.