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Crispy (D)ream Doughnuts

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List of Ingredients

Trademarked_Name_1 DOUGHNUTS

2 packages Regular or Rapid rise yeast
1/4 cup Warm water (105°F to 115°F)
1-1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scaled then cooled)
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup shortening
5 cups all purpose flour
Vegetable oil
Creamy Glaze or Chocolate Glaze

Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2-1/2-quart bowl.

Add milk, salt, eggs, Shortening and 2 cups flour. Beat on low speed, scraping bowl Constantly, 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed scraping bowl Occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour until smooth.

Cover and let rise in warm place, until double, 50 to 60 minutes. (Dough Is ready when indentation remains when touched.)

Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with Flour. Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin. Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Cover and let rise until double, 30 to 40 minutes

Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°F. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the Surface. Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side. Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain.

Dip the Doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate glaze on top.




CREAMY GLAZE Back to Top

1/3 cup butter
2 cups powered sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 to 6 tablespoons hot water

Heat butter until melted; Remove from heat. Stir in powered sugar and Vanilla until smooth. Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.




CHOCOLATE GLAZE Back to Top

1/3 cup butter
2 cups powered sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
4 to 6 Tablespoons hot water
4 ounces milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips

Heat butter and Chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted; remove from heat. Stir in powered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in water 1 tbsp. at a time, until desired consistency.












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