Plain Cake Doughnuts - allrecipes.com

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1 quart oil for frying

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees.

In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg until smooth. Knead lightly, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat to 1/4 inch thickness. Out with a doughnut cutter, or use two round biscuit cutters of different sizes.

Carefully, drop doughnuts into hot oil, a few at a time. Do not overcrowd pan or oil may overflow. Fry, turning once, for 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Makes 12 servings.