Mexican Doughnuts Recipe
Served with Cinnamon Sugar.
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Ingredients
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Doughnut Dough
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
Oil for Frying
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk together until well blended.
- 2
Combine Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Melt the unsalted butter and add to the wet mixture, stirring to combine.
- 3
Make the Dough
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix. The dough should be slightly sticky.
Fry the Doughnuts
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Shape the Doughnuts
Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
- 6
Fry Until Golden Brown
Fry the doughnuts for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the doughnuts and drain on paper towels.
Cinnamon Sugar Coating
- 7
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
In a shallow bowl, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- 8
