Step 1

Place 3/4 cup (150g) of the sugar and half the cinnamon in a medium bowl and toss to combine.

Step 2

Combine the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, nutmeg, salt, remaining sugar and remaining cinnamon in a medium bowl. Make a well in the centre. Add the egg and buttermilk and stir to combine.

Step 3

Heat enough oil in a large saucepan to reach 6cm. Place over medium heat until 170°C (to test when oil is ready, a cube of bread turns golden brown in 20 seconds).

Step 4

Carefully drop four dessertspoonfuls of mixture into the hot oil and cook, turning occasionally with a slotted spoon, for 2-3 minutes or until golden and just cooked through. Use slotted spoon to transfer to a plate lined with paper towel, then transfer to the cinnamon sugar and toss to coat. Repeat in 3 more batches with remaining dough, reheating oil between batches. Serve warm or at room temperature.