Name: Doughnuts (Yeasted)
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 2 envelopes Active dry yeast; 1/4 cup Warm water (105–115 °F); 1 1/2 cups Lukewarm milk; 1/2 cup White sugar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 ea Eggs; 1/3 cup Shortening; 5 cups All-purpose flour; 1 quart (for frying) Vegetable oil (for frying); 1/3 cup Butter; 2 cups Confectioner's sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla; 4 tablespoons Hot water

Dessert

24 servings

246 cal/serving

Instructions

Step 1

Scald milk to at least 180°F, then cool to under 105°F.

Lukewarm milk

Step 2

Sprinkle yeast over the warm water and let sit for 5 minutes.

Active dry yeastWarm water (105–115 °F)

Step 3

Combine yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour in a large bowl; mix for a few minutes.

Active dry yeastWarm water (105–115 °F)Lukewarm milkWhite sugarSaltEggsShorteningAll-purpose flour

Step 4

Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl.

All-purpose flour

Step 5

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes.

All-purpose flour

Step 6

Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover, and set in a warm place to rise until doubled.

Active dry yeastWarm water (105–115 °F)Lukewarm milkWhite sugarSaltEggsShorteningAll-purpose flour

Step 7

Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and roll to 1/2-inch thickness.

All-purpose flour

Step 8

Cut doughnuts with a floured doughnut cutter.

All-purpose flour

Step 9

Cover doughnuts loosely and let them rise again until doubled.

Active dry yeastWarm water (105–115 °F)Lukewarm milkWhite sugarSaltEggsShorteningAll-purpose flour

Step 10

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Butter

Step 11

Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla into the butter until smooth.

ButterConfectioner's sugarVanilla

Step 12

Remove from heat and stir in hot water 1 tablespoon at a time until the glaze is somewhat thin; set aside.

ButterConfectioner's sugarVanillaHot water

Step 13

Heat oil to 350°F in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet.

Vegetable oil (for frying)

Step 14

Slide doughnuts into the hot oil and turn them as they rise to the surface.

Vegetable oil (for frying)All-purpose flour

Step 15

Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown.

Vegetable oil (for frying)All-purpose flour

Step 16

Remove doughnuts from hot oil and drain on a wire rack.

Vegetable oil (for frying)All-purpose flour

Step 17

Dip hot doughnuts into the glaze and set on wire racks to drain off excess.

ButterConfectioner's sugarVanillaHot waterAll-purpose flour

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