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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
2 packages dry yeast |
1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon sugar, divided |
1/2 cup lukewarm water (105° to 115°) |
1 cup milk, scalded |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shortening |
4 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
vegetable oil |
doughnut glaze |
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in water in a small bowl, stirring well; let stand 5 minutes or until bubbly.
2. Combine milk, remaining sugar, salt, and shortening in a large mixing bowl, stirring until shortening melts. Cool to lukewarm (105° to 115°).
3. Add yeast mixture to milk mixture; stir well. Add flour, stirring to make a soft dough.
4. Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 45 minutes or until dough is doubled in bulk.
5. Punch dough down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface; let rest 5 minutes. Roll to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Place doughnuts and holes on greased baking sheets. Cover and repeat rising procedure 30 minutes or until doubled in bulk
6. Drop doughnuts and holes, a few at a time, into deep hot oil (375°). Fry until golden brown, turning once. Drain well. Dip doughnuts in glaze. Serve hot.
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