Perfectly Mini Doughnuts

Perfectly Mini Doughnuts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
   • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
   • In another bowl, mix together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Combine the Ingredients:
   • Combine the wet and dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to keep the doughnuts light and fluffy.
4. Heat the Oil:
   • Heat oil in a pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
5. Pipe the Doughnuts:
   • Using a mini donut pan or a piping bag, carefully pipe small circles of batter into the hot oil.
6. Fry the Doughnuts:
   • Fry the mini donuts for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
7. Drain the Doughnuts:
   • Remove the mini donuts from the oil and drain on paper towels.
8. Optional Topping:
   • Optionally, toss the warm donuts in cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.
9. Serve:
   • Enjoy your delicious homemade mini donuts!

Tips:

• Make sure the oil temperature is consistent to ensure even frying.
• Do not overcrowd the pot when frying to prevent the donuts from sticking together.
• You can add a bit of nutmeg or cinnamon to the batter for extra flavor.
• Use a small cookie cutter or a makeshift piping bag (a zip-top bag with a corner snipped off) if you don’t have a mini donut pan or piping bag.