If you've ever been on a camping trip, you know that one of the best parts of the experience is cooking delicious food over a campfire. And what could be better than the smell of warm, sugary donuts wafting through the air as you gather around the fire with friends and family? These sugared campfire donuts are the perfect treat to enjoy on a crisp morning or as a sweet ending to a long day of hiking and outdoor fun.
Making donuts over a campfire may sound intimidating, but it's actual...
If you've ever been on a camping trip, you know that one of the best parts of the experience is cooking delicious food over a campfire. And what could be better than the smell of warm, sugary donuts wafting through the air as you gather around the fire with friends and family? These sugared campfire donuts are the perfect treat to enjoy on a crisp morning or as a sweet ending to a long day of hiking and outdoor fun.
Making donuts over a campfire may sound intimidating, but it's actually quite simple and a lot of fun. All you need is a few basic ingredients, a campfire, and a cast iron skillet. The result is a batch of soft, pillowy donuts that are perfectly crispy on the outside and coated in a generous layer of cinnamon sugar.
To start, you'll need to gather your ingredients. You'll need all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, milk, melted butter, and a dash of nutmeg. You'll also need a few cups of vegetable oil for frying and a bag of cinnamon sugar for coating the finished donuts.
Once you've gathered your ingredients, it's time to start making the dough. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg. Then, add in the milk and melted butter and stir until a soft dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead it until it's smooth and elastic.
Next, it's time to shape the donuts. Roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thick and use a donut cutter (or a round cookie cutter and a smaller cutter for the hole) to cut out the donuts. Place the donuts and donut holes on a floured surface and let them rest for about 10 minutes while you heat the vegetable oil in your skillet over the campfire.
Once the oil is hot, carefully add a few donuts at a time and fry them for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until they're golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the donuts to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, then immediately toss them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until they're well coated. And just like that, your sugared campfire donuts are ready to enjoy!
These donuts are best served warm, so be sure to enjoy them right away while they're still crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Whether you're camping in the great outdoors or just looking for a fun and delicious new recipe to try, these sugared campfire donuts are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So gather around the fire, get cooking, and let the sweet aroma of freshly fried donuts fill the air!