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Crispy and Creamy Doughnuts

Crispy and Creamy Doughnuts

Cost $8.5, save $25

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 30 Min
  • 18 Servings
  • $8.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Base Ingredients

    • 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
    • ¼ cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees F)
    • 🥛 1 ½ cups lukewarm milk
    • 🧂 ½ cup white sugar
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • 🥚 2 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup shortening
    • 5 cups all-purpose flour

  • Frying Oil

    • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying

  • Glaze

    • ⅓ cup butter
    • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
    • 4 tablespoons hot water or as needed

STEPS

1

Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.

2

Mix yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour together in a large bowl for a few minutes. Gradually beat in remaining flour, ½ 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, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size.

3

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to ½-inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Let the doughnuts sit out to rise again until doubled under a loose cloth.

4

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat, and gradually stir in hot water until the glaze is smooth.

5

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or skillet to 350°F (175°C). Use a spatula to carefully slide the donuts into the oil. Fry them until golden brown on both sides, then remove to drain on a wire rack. Dip donuts in the glaze while they are still warm and set them on the rack to cool.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

331

Calories

  • 5
    Protein
  • 47
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 Make sure the water temperature is between 105-115°F to properly activate the yeast.Roll the dough gently to maintain the airy texture of the donuts.Use a thermometer to maintain oil temperature for perfect frying results.Place the cooling rack over a baking tray to catch glaze drips and reduce cleanup time.Double the glaze recipe if you prefer a thicker coating on your donuts.