Hanukkah Donuts

Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 1 Tbsp. Sugar
• 1 Tbsp. Baking Powder
• ½ tsp. Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 6 cups Vegetable Oil (for frying) and 3 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp. Chef Merito® Lemon Pepper Seasoning
• ½ cup Lemon Curd, glazing (optional)

Preparation

1. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
2. In another small bowl, whisk together milk, 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, eggs, and Chef Merito® Lemon Pepper Seasoning.
3. Stir the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined. (The batter will be slightly lumpy, like a thick pancake batter.)
4. Heat oil in a large, straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350º F on a thermometer.
5. Slowly drop tablespoons of batter into the oil using a silicone spatula to release batter from spoon.
6. Cook until deep golden brown and puffed — turning occasionally — about 3 minutes.
7. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels. Let cool.
8. In a small bowl, use a little warm water to soften the lemon curd, whisk until yogurt consistency.
9. Roll donuts in lemon curd glaze and serve.