Smultring (Doughnuts)

Ingredients

• •4 cups all-purpose flour
• •1/2 cup granulated sugar
• •1 teaspoon baking powder
• •1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• •1/4 teaspoon salt
• •4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• •2 large eggs
• •1 cup milk
• •Vegetable oil, for frying
• •Powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. 1In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cardamom, and salt.
2. 2Add the melted butter, eggs, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth dough forms. You can use a wooden spoon or an electric mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment.
3. 3Once the dough is well combined, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes. This will allow the dough to relax and make it easier to handle.
4. 4On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/2 inch. Use a doughnut cutter or a round cookie cutter to cut out doughnut shapes. If you don't have a cutter, you can use a glass to make the outer circle and a smaller object (such as a bottle cap) to make the inner hole.
5. 5Place the cut doughnuts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let them rest for an additional 15-20 minutes.
6. 6In a large, deep pot or Dutch oven, heat vegetable oil to a temperature of about 350°F (175°C). Use enough oil to submerge the doughnuts during frying.
7. 7Carefully add a few doughnuts to the hot oil, being cautious not to overcrowd the pot. Fry them for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn golden brown. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to flip the doughnuts during frying.
8. 8Once the doughnuts are cooked, remove them from the oil and transfer them to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. 9Allow the doughnuts to cool slightly before dusting them generously with powdered sugar. You can use a sieve or a fine-mesh strainer to evenly distribute the powdered sugar.
10. 10Serve the Smultring doughnuts while they are still warm and enjoy their deliciousness!