My Mom’s Raised Doughnuts Recipe

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.

In a separate small bowl, warm the milk to about 110°F and stir in the yeast.

Add the melted butter and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, followed by the milk-yeast mixture.

Stir until a soft dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness on a lightly floured surface.

Use a doughnut cutter or a round cookie cutter to cut out doughnuts and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Cover the doughnuts with a damp towel and let them rise again for about 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F.

Carefully lower the doughnuts into the hot oil, cooking a few at a time for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.

Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked doughnuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Dust the warm doughnuts with powdered sugar and serve immediately.