Halloween Doughnuts

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. This year I got to introduce my Swiss fiance to the joys of this very American day of merrymaking. I put together playlists of classic songs, a collection of movies, and all the other traditions I could remember. My favorite is the Halloween Doughnuts.

This tradition started with my Great Grandparents, who purchased them, and trickled down to my Mother, who in a phase of uber homemaking, decided to start making them from scratch. So, from that year on, we have made delicious cake doughnuts on Halloween. This was my first solo attempt, but I think my mother would be proud.

Halloween Doughnuts

2 cups (250g) flour
1/2 cup (100g) sugar
1/2 tsp (3g) salt
2 tbsps (20g) baking powder
1/2 tsp (1g) ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp (1g) ground nutmeg
1/8 cup (30g) butter
1/2 cup (120ml) milk
1 egg, beaten
1 quart (1L) oil for frying

1. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375° F (190° C).
2. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk and egg until smooth. Knead lightly, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or pat to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter, or two round biscuit cutters of different sizes.
3. Carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil, a few at a time. Do not overcrowd pan or oil may overflow. Fry, turning once, for 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Once cooled I coated half in cinnamon sugar and half in a chocolate glaze. Both were a hit.  Maybe after trying this, this will become one of your families traditions too!

En Guete!