Cinnamon Fritters

By nanasally4

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• powdered sugar, garnish
• vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven until it reaches 365 degrees F Note: make sure there's at least 3 inches of space between the top of the oil and the top of the pot
2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl and whisk together
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, egg and melted butter until incorporated then pour it into the flour mixture
4. Stir everything until just combined
5. Use a spoon to drop heaping amounts of batter into the hot oil and fry (4-6 at a time) flipping occasionally until golden brown on all sides. Around 3 minutes.
6. Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel lined plate to drain then dust liberally with powdered sugar