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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 105 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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An excellent old-fashioned cake doughnut! Have no recollection of where I got the recipe but I've had it for thirty years. Ingredients:
3/4 cup buttermilk |
1 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1 1/2 tablespoons shortening |
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest |
3 1/2 cups flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
Directions:
1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; beat till smooth.
2. Sift dry ingredients and add to buttermilk mixture, stirring well.
3. Chill for one or more hours.
4. Turn onto floured surface and roll out to 3/8 think; cut w/ floured cutter.
5. Heat oil to 375 degrees and fry doughnuts until golden brown (approx 1 min on each side).
6. Drain well on paper towels.
7. If desired, toss in bag w/ powdered sugar or cinnamon sugar, or ice w/ chocolate frosting.
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