Chocolate-glazed Doughnuts Recipe

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Chocolate-glazed Doughnuts
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Ingredients
13
Count
Nutrition
494
Calories
Total time
1
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • if you don''tsp have a doughnut cutter, you can improvise with 2 biscuit cutters: a standard size cutter (about 21/2 inches) for cutting out the doughnuts and a smaller 1 (about 11/4 inches) for cutting out the holes. for those adept with chopsticks, long-handled cooking chopsticks are the best tool for removing the doughnuts with holes from the hot fat. otherwise, use a slotted spoon, tongs, or chinese skimmer. don''tsp try to make this dough by hand or in a food processor; your hands or the metal blade will heat the butter too much and make the dough greasy. these doughnuts are best eaten the day they are made.
  • 3 - 3 1/4 cups (15 - 16 1/4 oz) unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 envelope (about 2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
  • 6 tbsp sugar (about 2 1/2 oz)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Directions:

  1. 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 3 cups of the flour, the yeast, 6 tablespoons sugar, and the salt. Set aside.
  2. 2. Place the milk and eggs in the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the dough hook. Add the flour mixture and mix on low speed for 3 to 4 minutes, or until a ball of dough forms.
  3. 3. Add the softened butter one piece at a time, waiting about 15 seconds after each addition. Continue mixing for about 3 minutes longer, adding the remaining flour 1 tablespoon at a time if necessary, until the dough forms a soft ball.
  4. 4. Place the dough in a lightly oiled medium bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise at room temperature until nearly doubled in size, 2 to 21/2 hours. Place the dough onto a floured surface and, using a rolling pin, roll it out to a thickness of 1/2 inch. Cut the dough using a 21/2- or 3-inch doughnut cutter, gathering the scraps and rerolling them as necessary. Place the doughnut rings and holes onto a floured baking sheet. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and let rise at room temperature until slightly puffy, 30 to 45 minutes.
  5. 5. Meanwhile, fit a candy thermometer to the side of a large Dutch oven. Add the shortening to the pot and gradually heat the shortening over medium-high heat to 375 degrees. Place the rings and holes carefully into the hot fat 4 or 5 at a time. Fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds per side for the holes and 45 to 60 seconds per side for the doughnuts. Remove the doughnuts from the hot oil and drain on a paper towel-lined rimmed baking sheet or wire rack. Repeat with the remaining doughnuts, returning the fat to temperature between batches.
  6. 6. While the doughnuts are cooling, place chocolate in a small bowl. Add half-and-half and whisk together to melt the chocolate. Add confectioners' sugar, and whisk until no lumps remain. When the doughnuts have cooled, dip one side of each doughnut into the glaze, shake off any excess glaze, and transfer to a wire rack to set the glaze.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 493.9 Kcal (2068 kJ)
Calories from fat 438.06 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.67g 75%
Cholesterol 123.31mg 41%
Sodium 105.7mg 4%
Potassium 84.41mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.13g 5%
Sugars 8.76g 35%
Dietary Fiber 0.62g 2%
Protein 2.7g 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 37.6mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 521.52 Kcal (2183 kJ)
Calories from fat 462.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.39g 75%
Cholesterol 130.21mg 41%
Sodium 111.62mg 4%
Potassium 89.13mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.92g 5%
Sugars 9.25g 35%
Dietary Fiber 0.65g 2%
Protein 2.85g 5%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 0.7mg 3%
Calcium 39.7mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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