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Ingredients
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Doughnut Ingredients
Method
Doughnut Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk together until well mixed.
- 2
- 3
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep fryer or large pot, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Ensure there's enough oil for frying the doughnuts.
- 5
Fry the Doughnuts
Using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters, cut out doughnut shapes from the batter. Carefully drop them into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 6
Drain and Cool
Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil and cool slightly.
- 7
Serve
Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with icing. Enjoy your drunk doughnuts!