Prepare the Dough:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg.
• In another bowl, combine the milk, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix well.
• Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; the dough should be slightly sticky.

Roll and Cut the Donuts:

• Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Roll it out to about 1/2 inch thick.
• Use a donut cutter or two round cookie cutters (one large and one small for the hole) to cut out the donuts. Gather and re-roll any scraps to make additional donuts.

Fry the Donuts:

• In a deep pot or fryer, heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully drop in the donuts, a few at a time, being careful not to overcrowd the pan.
• Fry for about 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to remove the donuts and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Make the Glaze (optional):

• In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk or sugar as needed.

Glaze the Donuts:

• While the donuts are still warm, dip the tops into the glaze, allowing excess to drip off. Place on a wire rack to let the glaze set.

Serve:

• Enjoy your homemade donuts fresh! You can also sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar or top them with sprinkles if desired.