Makes about a half dozen donuts and a half dozen donut holes.
Sift the flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves into one bowl. Stir in candied ginger.
In another bowl, mix the egg, molasses, milk, brown sugar, and melted butter.
Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until blended. If necessary, add flour by the tablespoonfuls until dough is just barely firm enough to handle. Do not overmix. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill several hours or overnight.
Roll dough to 1/2 inch thick. Cut with donut cutter or one large round cutter with a smaller round cutter to make a hole in the center. Cover with damp cloth and allow to rest for 1/2 hour.
Heat oil to 360 degrees (F). Gently slip the donuts and donut holes, a few at a time, into hot oil. Do not overcrowd.
Cook for about 2 minutes until puffed and browning, turn, and cook for about one minute. Lift and drain on paper towels.
When cool, sprinkle with confectioners' or granulated sugar if desired.
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