Nut Puffs

Submitted by fizzybrat

"A spicy doughnut ball, rolled in nuts"

 

• Ready In: 23mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 2 Dozen

ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg or 1 teaspoon mace
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 3⁄4 cup buttermilk
• 1 egg
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 1⁄3 cup boiling water
• 1⁄2 cup finely chopped nuts

directions

1. heat oil or fat 3-4 inches deep in fryer or pot to 375°F.
2. combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in bowl.
3. add oil, buttermilk, and egg, beat till smooth.
4. drop batter by the spoonful into hot oil, 4 or 5 at a time, and fry 3 min or until golden brown on both sides.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. combing icing sugar and water, use to glaze freshly cooked puffs.
7. Roll glazed puff in nuts.