GLAZED DOUGHNUTS
This is the recipe my MIL made when I was a child. My SIL, who was a friend from my childhood as well, used to bring these to school for her birthday treats. Our classes always looked forward to 'her' birthday each year! One year I had the privlege of being asked to walk home with her during lunch to help carry them back for the afternoon milk break and birthday treats. Her mom, my future MIL, threw in an extra and said it was for me as a reward for coming with Trudy to help carry them back. After we returned to school, Trudy 'found' someone else she decided she wanted to be her new 'best friend' and decided that she was going to give 'my donut' to 'that' friend instead of me...needless to say, there was no way I was going to let her get away with 'that'! I am sharing this recipe as a result of a request on the boards. This is still the best homemade doughnut recipe that I've come across and I've tried quite a few of them, but always return to this one! Hope you enjoy it as much as my family does... :-)) I've never timed any of the process of making these, so I really don't have a clue. My family also likes to have me cook the center cut-outs as little doughnut balls too. The amount you will get from this recipe will depend on the size of the doughnut cutter(s) you use (I have several sizes). I've never counted; my family begins digging in as soon as they start coming out of the hot grease. I do know that this recipe makes a lot of doughnuts! My MIL has made them for years for the annual family reunion potluck.
Provided by Cindy Lynn
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 40m
Yield 50 doughnuts
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Scald milk; cool to lukewarm.
- Soften yeast in warm water (and proof by allowing to set for 10 minutes, watching for bubbling to begin to occur); add to milk.
- Cream the shortening and sugar together.
- Add eggs and beat.
- Add salt to milk and yeast mixture.
- Alternately add flour and creamed shortening, sugar and eggs mixture.
- Stir until smooth.
- Cover and let stand until double in bulk.
- Roll 1/2 inch thick on lightly floured surface.
- Cut and let rise until double in bulk, again.
- Fry in deep fat fryer until light brown on each side.
- Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil (into the paper towels, rather than the doughnuts).
- Change paper towels frequently.
- While still warm: Glaze with powdered sugar glaze.
- If you prefer, they can be put into a sack with dry powdered sugar, crystal sugar or brown sugar and shaken gently to coat, or frosted with one of your favorite icings and sprinkles or nuts.
- When completely cool and glaze or frosting has set, store in an airtight container.
- They can also be frozen for later use (eliminate as much air as possible).
- If frozen, when ready to serve, remove from freezer, place on microwave-safe dish, cover with wax paper and run on defrost cycle until warmed through.
- They will be almost as fresh as when you first made them!
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Sayil Khan
[email protected]These doughnuts are perfect for a special occasion or just a weekend treat. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your friends and family.
Gulfi Qer
[email protected]I made these doughnuts for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.
Most. Esmot Ara Khatun
[email protected]These doughnuts are the best I've ever had. They're so light and fluffy, and the glaze is perfectly sweet. I'll definitely be making these again and again.
Aleksa Gulan
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making doughnuts at home, but this recipe proved me wrong. The doughnuts were incredibly easy to make and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
melanie vincent
[email protected]These doughnuts are so good! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
AK Amirul
[email protected]I've made these doughnuts several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Parker Fee
[email protected]These doughnuts are the perfect combination of sweet and fluffy. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.
tyler humphrey
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of doughnuts, but these glazed doughnuts are incredible. They're so light and fluffy, and the glaze is perfectly sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.
Tianna Mickelo
[email protected]These doughnuts are perfect for a special occasion or just a weekend treat. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your friends and family.
Imogen Scales
[email protected]I made these doughnuts for my kids and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making these again.
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[email protected]These doughnuts are the best I've ever had. They're so light and fluffy, and the glaze is perfectly sweet. I'll definitely be making these again and again.
Nuhu Suleiman
[email protected]I love that this recipe doesn't require any yeast. I'm always looking for easy baking recipes and this one definitely fits the bill. The doughnuts are delicious and they're so easy to make.
Jamie Mackay
[email protected]These doughnuts are so good! I've made them several times now and they're always a hit. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
MDD MDD
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making doughnuts at home, but this recipe proved me wrong. The doughnuts were incredibly easy to make and they turned out perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.
Adrian Dennis
[email protected]These doughnuts are amazing! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.
Lilly Maphosa
[email protected]I've tried many glazed doughnut recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The doughnuts are always light and fluffy, and the glaze is perfectly sweet and shiny. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves doughnuts.
Mir Dattu
[email protected]These doughnuts were a hit with my family and friends. They couldn't get enough of them! I think the key to their success is the glaze. It's sweet and sticky, but not too overpowering. It perfectly complements the fluffy doughnuts.
Kibirango Magiddu
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few basic ingredients and you have delicious, homemade doughnuts. I especially appreciate that the recipe doesn't require any special equipment. I just used my regular kitchen mixer and a donut pan.
ahtisham parveez
[email protected]These glazed doughnuts are a game-changer! I've never been much of a baker, but this recipe was so easy to follow and the results were incredible. The doughnuts were fluffy, light, and perfectly glazed. I'm definitely making these again soon.