Honey & Co’s almond drop doughnuts

Method

1. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, almonds, baking powder, buttermilk, egg, lemon zest and half the sugar with a pinch of salt. Avoid overworking the mixture – stop as soon as it comes together. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes but no more than 2 hours.
2. Pour the oil into a saucepan until it’s at least 3 inches deep (making sure the pan is not more than half full), then put it over a medium heat. Check the oil is hot enough by dropping a tiny bit of the batter into it – it should sizzle immediately.
3. Working in batches, drop heaped tablespoons of the batter into the oil and fry for 30 seconds, then flip and fry for another 30 seconds until golden all over. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper, then repeat until all the batter is used up.
4. Mix the cinnamon with the remaining 3 tbsp sugar, then roll the doughnuts in it. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, ideally with a cardamom coffee.