Waverly Jumbles (donuts) - A Sweet Recipe of Presidential Delight

ABOUT THIS RECIPE

"The Monroe’s often served Waverly Jumbles, the original 1800's recipe from the Monroe Family Recipes Cookbook follows, however I have posted the 'updated' version - which is the same recipe but with more specific directions. The original recipe says "One pound of flour, one-half pound of butter, three-fourths pound of brown sugar, two eggs, one-half teaspoon of nutmeg, two tablespoons of rose water. Roll out long and cut into strips, join into rings and bake." Time to make doesn't include the dough chilling time."

INGREDIENTS

1 cup butter

2 cups light brown sugar, packed

2 free range eggs

2 tablespoons rose water

4 cups Gluten Free flour

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a large bowl, cream the butter & the sugar until light in color & smooth.

Beat in the eggs, then add the rosewater & nutmeg.

Gradually stir in the flour. Chill the dough for 1-2 hours.

Pinch of a piece of dough at a time & roll into a 2" rope.

Join the rope ends together to form a ring.

Bake the Jumbles for 20-22 minutes in the center of the oven.

Cool on a wire rack then serve or store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Note from Brenda: Using gluten free flour it was necessary for me to add more rose water, next time I might just add more water instead. Additionally, the recipe said to bake for 10-12 minutes and I had to double that time. So, just watch for the browning and you will be fine. I liked the fact that I could bake just 4 or just 2 – and I didn’t have to get up early to do so! Enjoy!