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Doughnuts – Makes 30 t0 35 (depending on the thickness)

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour (maida)
• ¼ tsp. soda bicarb
• ¼ tsp. baking powder
• ¼ tsp. cream of tartar
• ¼ tsp. nutmeg powder
• ¼ tsp, cinnamon powder
• 1 tbsp. butter
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• ¼ to ½ cup curds (as required for kneading)
• Ghee or Oil for frying
• Method

Method

1. Take a large plate and add the flour and all the dry ingredients and mix well. 
2. Rub the butter well into the flour. 
3. Then add the beaten egg and yogurt little at a time as much as required for kneading to a soft dough. 
4. The dough should be soft but not wet. 
5. Divide the dough into 4 to 5 portions.  Dust each with flour and roll out on a board. 
6. Cut with a doughnut cutter and fry in hot oil for about five minutes till golden brown. 
7. Remove and drain on kitchen paper. 
8. If you wish you may dust with powdered sugar whilst slightly warm, or glaze with white or milk chocolate frosting.