Crispy Cornmeal Drop Doughnuts

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 719 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• peanut or corn oil for frying
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 0.5 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup sugar
• 0.25 cup sugar
• 0.75 cup self-rising flour
• 0.5 cup self-rising cornmeal mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 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.

Step 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!