My grandma always used to make the best donuts. Crispy edges, slightly burnt (sometimes), but delicious. I wanted to come up with a close approximation, and I think I did it! Below are two versions, one full of delectable dairy, and one with slightly less dairy for the more diet-sensitive folks.

Ingredients

Donuts

• 380-400g All-Purpose Flour, slightly less if using a higher-protein flour
• 50g sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 large egg
• 227g milk (substitute an equal amount of oat milk for less-dairy version
• 28g melted butter (or butter substitute)
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Icing

• 145g powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 TBSP maple syrup
• 14g melted butter
• 2 TBSP hot water
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• Sift the sugar into a bowl, combine the wet ingredients with the hot water and stir to combine, then mix together until smooth.

Method:

1. Combine dry ingredients in mixing bowl, and whisk together wet ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Add dry to wet, mix to combine, and knead or mix in a stand mixer for 5 minutes until a smooth dough forms. You can add slightly more flour if the dough is too wet.
3. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and rest until double (~1.5 hours).
4. Turn out the dough, deflate, and roll out to about 1cm thick.
5. Cut out donuts in whatever size you like (I usually use a 3.75" mason jar lid), and let rise until double again (~1 hour).
6. Fry in 350°F oil for 45-60 seconds per side until golden brown. Remove from oil and pat off with a paper towel.
7. Once they've slightly cooled, dip each donut into the bowl of icing, and place on a cooling rack over a baking sheet to catch the drips. I like to wait for the icing to cool, then dip again for good measure! :)
8. Enjoy!

These don't always come out even and beautiful, but they always taste delicious! Feel free to adjust the spice blend to your liking and make it your own!