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