Drop donuts

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¼cupButter, Softened
1cupSugar
2largesEgg Yolks, Beaten
1largeEgg, Whole, Beaten
4cupsFlour, Unbleached
2teaspoonsBaking Powder
¼teaspoonNutmeg
½teaspoonBaking Soda
¾cupButter OR Sour Milk
Confectioners' Sugar

Directions

Cream the butter and sugar. Stir in egg yolks and whole egg; blend.

In a separate bowl, sift all dry ingredients except the confectioners' sugar; add to creamed mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Stir to mix all ingredients. Cook by dropping spoonsfuls of dough into 375øF deep fat. Fry a few at a time, to keep fat temperature constant. Turn to brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.