If you say that you don’t like donuts, I would say that you have never tried these. This recipe is sweet and simple and looks a lot like this:
Doughnuts:
- 2 packages of yeast (4 1/2 teaspoons)
- 1/4 cup water (110-115 degrees)
- 1 1/2 cups warm milk ( scaled, then cooled)
- 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cups shortening
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
Glaze:
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4-6 tablespoons hot water
Directions:
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Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl.
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Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour.
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Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
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Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
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Stir in remaining flour until smooth.
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Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes.
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(Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour.
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Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin.
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Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
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Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.
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Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°.
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Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula.
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Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface.
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Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
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Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain.
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Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top.
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Dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate if desired.
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Creamy Glaze: Heat butter until melted.
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Remove from heat.
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Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
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Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency
You can also add about 4 ounces of milk chocolate chips to the glaze to make it chocolate, but it’s recommended that you put the glaze on first and then coat with the chocolate glaze. I just dipped it in the clear glaze and drizzled it with straight melted milk chocolate chips.
Also, if you have a doughnut cutter, that’s great. If you don’t, just use a cup and a soda bottle cap. Boom. Just like that you have a yummy treat =) Be warned though, they don’t have a very long shelf life.
