Ingredients:
- 2 ¼oz. packages yeast
- ¼ C. water warm water
- 1 ½ milk
- ½ C. granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. salt
- 2 Lg. Eggs
- 5 ½ T. unsalted butter softened
- 5 C. all-purpose flour
- Oil to fry
- Glaze
- 1/3 C. unsalted butter
- 2 C. powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tsp. pure vanilla
- 4 T. hot water
Directions:
1. Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl, add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups of flour. Using an electric mixer on a low speed for 30 seconds, scrape the bowl frequently, then on high for 2 minutes. Fold in the rest of the flour and mix until smooth. Cover and let dough rise until double or 50-60 minutes.
2. Using a floured rolling pin roll dough to 1/2 in. thick, cut with floured doughnut cutter, or round cookie cutter floured. Cover and let rise until double or 30-40 minutes. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F, carefully place or slide doughnuts into oil using a wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface of the oil. Cook for about a minute or until golden brown on both sides. Carefully take doughnuts out of fryer, avoiding poking/pricking the doughnut and place on a draining surface to cool. Repeat this process until all doughnuts are cooked.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan and remove from heat, stir in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time. Glaze should be somewhat thick and easy to work with, if not, add 1-2 more tablespoons of hot water. Place doughnuts on a serving tray or plate, and carefully pour glaze over the arranged doughnuts be sure to cover each doughnut fully.
3. Melt butter in a saucepan and remove from heat, stir in sugar and vanilla until smooth. Stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time. Glaze should be somewhat thick and easy to work with, if not, add 1-2 more tablespoons of hot water. Place doughnuts on a serving tray or plate, and carefully pour glaze over the arranged doughnuts be sure to cover each doughnut fully.
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