Crispy Cornmeal Drop Doughnuts

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 24
Yield: 24 servings

Description

An inventive doughnut drop something like a sweet hush puppy with the addition of self-rising cornmeal. Roll in cinnamon and sugar, or eat them plain - they're delicious either way.

Ingredients

peanut or corn oil for frying
3/4 cup self-rising flour
1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 egg
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 cup sugar

Directions

1 Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2 In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal mix, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In a separate bowl, beat the egg together with the buttermilk. Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring with a fork or whisk until only slightly lumpy. Be careful not to overmix.
3 Carefully drop batter by the rounded teaspoonful into hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Drain and cool on a paper towel-lined plate. Roll balls in a small amount of cinnamon mixed with sugar, if desired, or just enjoy plain!