Coconut-Covered Doughnut

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup coconut flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, beat the 1 egg, then stir in the 3/4 cup milk and 2 tbsp melted butter.

3. 3

   Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined; the dough will be soft and slightly sticky.

4. 4

   Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead gently 2-3 times, then pat to 1/2 inch thickness.

5. 5

   Cut out doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or two round cutters; re-roll scraps and cut again.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F; fry doughnuts in batches until golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side.

7. 7

   Drain on paper towels, then immediately roll in the 1 cup coconut flakes and dust with powdered sugar.

Tools you’ll need

• large bowl
• doughnut cutter
• deep pan for frying
• slotted spoon
• paper towels

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