Crispy And Creamy Doughnuts |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 2 Minutes |
Ready In: 2 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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I make these all the time in my house. Warning: One taste and you WILL get addicted. Ingredients:
doughnuts |
2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast or rapid rise yeast |
1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees) |
1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk |
1/2 cup white sugar |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 eggs |
1/3 cup shortening |
5 cups all-purpose flour |
1 quart vegetable oil for frying |
glaze |
1/3 cup butter |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla |
4 tablespoons hot water or as needed |
Directions:
1. Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy. (If using rapid rise yeast, skip this step)
2. In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stirring with a wooden spoon. Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double.(about 1 hour).Dough is ready if you touch it, and the indention remains.
3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Let doughnuts sit out to rise again until double (about 1 hour and 30 min.) Cover loosely with a cloth.
4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slide doughnuts into the hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn doughnuts over as they rise to the surface. Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown. Remove from hot oil, to drain on a wire rack. Dip doughnuts into the glaze while still hot, and set onto wire racks to drain off excess. Keep a cookie sheet or tray under racks for easier clean up.
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