D'oh...these may not be the healthiest treat, but they are soooo good

To some people (like my husband) weekend mornings mean donuts.
I love donuts, but since I am only half way to my weight loss goal, a donut is not an indulgence in which I am willing to partake. He is not trying to lose weight so in exchange for his tolerance of my weight loss moodiness, I can provide him with his favorite junk food: donuts.
Or, as he calls them: D'oh-nuts.
This week, I was feeling daring and creative as Saturday breakfast approached so I decided to MAKE the donuts. How hard can it be? 
Actually, it's pretty easy as long as you are careful about the details. Follow the directions and make no substitutions...use real butter, use cream, make sure the oil is properly heated - not too hot and not too cool - and you'll have a delicious breakfast, fit for a king (provided that king is not following a strict diet!).
These are full of fat and carry all the taste benefits along with that, but do not eat these if you are trying to lose weight or if you are on any other kind of low-fat diet.
A good donut is not good-for-you, but you can enjoy these tasty treats for a special occasion. Share them with all your friends so you won't be tempted to eat as many! They are delicious so you will want more than one.
D'oh-nuts
based on a recipe from the Fannie Farmer Cookbook (1896)
Sift together:
1 3/4 cups of flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1/2 teaspoon of freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon of salt
Set this aside and, in another bowl, mix together:
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup of cream
1/2 cup of sugar
1 tablespoon of melted butter
  • Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture. Add just enough flour to make the dough firm enough to handle, but make sure it stays soft.
  • Chill the dough in the fridge for about an hour.
  • After an hour, put the dough onto a floured board and knead it, pat it and roll it out 1/2 an inch thick.
  • Use a doughnut cutter (I used a large cookie cutter) to get your shape and put them out on a sheet of wax paper.
  • Let the doughnuts stand for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile heat some oil in a pot to about 360º.  If the oil is not hot enough, the dough will absorb a lot of it and you'll end up with a greasy product. If it is too hot, the outside will brown before the insides are cooked.
  • Drop the doughnuts into the oil a couple at a time. When they have browned on one side, flip them and brown the other side.
  • Scoop them out with a slotted spoon and put them to drain on a cheesecloth or a napkin.


Vegetarian.

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