French Market Doughnuts

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 ounce active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 egg
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted

Recipe

• 1 scald milk, cool to lukewarm and add yeast to dissolve.
• 2 add oil, egg, water, nutmeg, sugar and salt blend well with spoon.
• 3 add flour gradually, beating well. cover and let rise in warm place until doubled in size.
• 4 turn dough onto floured surface, knead gently.
• 5 roll into 18"x12" rectangle, cut into 3'x2' rectangles. (or your favorite shape).
• 6 cover and let rise about 30 minutes.
• 7 fry only a few doughnuts at a time in hot oil (375 degrees f) until golden brown, turning to insure even cooking and browning.
• 8 drain on paper towels. finish with your favorite frosting or topping. best served fresh and hot.