Butterscotch Doughnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C. Prepare a bowl of ice water and a wire rack for cooling.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.

3. 3

   Add the softened butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

   Tip: Use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla extract.

   Tip: Make sure to beat the eggs until they are well combined.

5. 5

   Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.

   Tip: Don't overmix the batter, it should still be slightly lumpy.

6. 6

   Add the butterscotch chips and mix until they are evenly distributed.

   Tip: Make sure to stir in the chips thoroughly to avoid any white streaks.

7. 7

   Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop the batter into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.

   Tip: Fry the doughnuts for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.

8. 8

   Remove the doughnuts from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on the wire rack to cool.

   Tip: Allow the doughnuts to cool for a few minutes before glazing or dusting with confectioners' sugar.

9. 9

   Once the doughnuts are cool, dip the top of each one in the confectioners' sugar and serve.

   Tip: You can also glaze the doughnuts with a simple glaze made from powdered sugar and milk, if desired.