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Crispy And Creamy Doughnuts Recipe

Ingredients

How to make it

  • Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy. (If using rapid rise yeast, skip this step)
  • 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.(about 1 hour).Dough is ready if you touch it, and the indention remains.
  • 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 (about 1 hour and 30 min.) Cover loosely with a cloth.
  • 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.
  • 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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    " It was excellent "
    lor ate it and said...
    Oh my gosh! This could be more than dangerous for me, especially if I eat more than one or two ;-) I just LOVE this recipe and it's been saved and rated "5" forks!!!
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    " It was excellent "
    ahmed1 ate it and said...
    SAVED!!!!
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  • krumkake 15 years ago
    Oh yeah, I can see how this one would be DANGEROUS for me - that picture is making me drool all over the keyboard...thanks, I think.
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