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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 18 |
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These delightful doughnuts are less greasy than some store-bought varieties, plus they're easy to prepare. My mother and I made the brown sugar frosting is a cast-iron skillet. Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon Ingredients:
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast |
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°) |
3 tablespoons sugar |
3 tablespoons shortening |
1 egg |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 to 3-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
brown sugar frosting: |
3/4 cup packed brown sugar |
1/4 cup butter |
3 tablespoons milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 to 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
oil for deep-fat frying |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the sugar, shortening, egg, salt and 1 cup flour; beat until blended. Stir in enough of the remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3. For frosting, combine the brown sugar and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in the milk and vanilla. Add the confectioners' sugar; beat with a portable mixer for 1 minute or until smooth. Set aside.
4. Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 20 pieces. Shape each piece into a ball; pat each ball into a 3-in. circle about 1/4 in. thick.
5. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Drop dough circles, four to five at a time, into oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes or until browned, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Frost while warm. Yield: about 1-1/2 dozen.
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