African Doughnut (Drop Doughnut)

African Doughnut (Drop Doughnut) - a 15-minute African Doughnut recipe that is crunchy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. Packed with flavor bite-sized treats!

Course Snack

Cuisine African

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings -20 donuts

Calories 132kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups (312.5 grams ) All-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon grated orange
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 cup milk , whole or 2%
3 large eggs
2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup (115 g) melted butter or vegetable oil
oil for deep frying

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Instructions

In a medium bowl mix all the dry ingredients, flour baking powder, salt, sugar, grated orange, and nutmeg.
Stir in the milk, eggs, vanilla, and oil, mix well until everything has been fully incorporated. The batter should be smooth, thick, and spoonable.
In a large saucepan, pour vegetable oil, until it is at least 3 inches (or about 5 centimeters) high (too little will result in flatter balls), and place on medium heat until oil is 375 degrees.
I use my hands to scoop up the batter, you can do the same or use 2 spoons - one to scoop up the batter, and another spoon or spatula to drop it in the oil- in the shape of a ball. Do not overcrowd the pan. Do so in batches.
Fry for a few minutes until the bottom side is golden brown.
Turn the ball over and fry for a few more minutes until the other side is golden brown.
Use a large spoon or something like that to take it out of the oil. I usually place them on napkins right away to soak up some of the excess oil.
If desired, you can roll the finished product in table sugar or powdered sugar to make it sweeter.

Notes

If the mixture is too thick add one to two tablespoons of milk.

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