Yeast Doughnuts

photo by fizzybrat




- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Yields:
-
2 dozen
ingredients
- 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast
- 1⁄4 cup warm water
- 3⁄4 cup warm milk
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1⁄4 cup shortening
- 3 1⁄2 - 3 3⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
directions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water.
- Add milk, sugar, salt, egg, shortening and 2 cup four, mix well.
- add enough remaining flour to make dough workable.
- turn dough onto lightly floured and cloth covered surface.
- knead until smooth and elastic.
- place in lightly oiled bowl and turn dough to coat.
- cover with a damp cloth and let rise in warm place till doubled. approx 1 1/2 hours.
- punch down dough and let rise again till doubled, approx 30 minute.
- roll dough out 3/8 inch thick and cut out rings with doughnut cutter.
- let rise on on board uncovered until doubled and very light, 30 - 40 minute.
- heat oil in a fryer or pot to 375 F (3-4 inch deep).
- carefully drop doughnuts into hot oil. Turn when they rise to the surface. 2 - 3 minutes or until golden brown on both sides.
- carefully remove from oil, do not prick the surface, and drain.
- while warm, roll in sugar, frost or glaze.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
fizzybrat
Canada