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    Crispy and Creamy Donuts


    Source of Recipe


    BBR

    Recipe Introduction


    posted by Maddymoo***********I made these today and the texture is wonderful! Light and fluffy, very similar to Trademarked_Name_1s. I think that I will try a different oil next time, though. I used "used" (refrigerated) Crisco vegetable oil and will switch to Crisco solid next time in hopes that it will not flavor the doughnuts so much. Not that it stopped us from eating them or anything!! Or, as suggested by a couple of people, I may try baking them. Great recipe, though! Thanks, Maddymoo!

    List of Ingredients




    2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry 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

    1/3 cup butter
    2 cups confectioners' sugar
    1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
    4 tablespoons hot water or as needed

    Recipe



    1 Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
    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. 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. 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.
    cont...
    Posted by: carolinacooker Posted on: 2/26/2006 4:26:48 PM
    #R7213759
    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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