MOM'S RAISED DOUGHNUTS
My goodness, these are so delicious HOT from the oil... or anytime, really! We doubled the glaze recipe for added ooey, gooey sweetness.
Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben
Categories Other Desserts
Time 3h15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. SOAK yeast in 1/2 cup warm (not hot) water - 5 minutes. TIP: I throw about 1 tsp. sugar in with this to kick it in the butt to get it going.
- 2. SCALD the milk and melt shortening. (I always remember Mom melting the Crisco in the warm milk first, so that's how I do it.)
- 3. POUR milk over sugar and salt in a bowl. Stir until dissolved. Make sure this mixture is warm, not hot.
- 4. ADD 1 cup of flour, eggs and yeast mixture. Beat until smooth. ADD remaining flour to make a soft dough. When dough leaves sides of bowl, turn out onto lightly floured board. (Recipe calls for 4-4 1/2 cups flour, but every time I make it, it only takes me 4 cups to achieve the right consistency.)
- 5. KNEAD until dough becomes smooth and elastic. Place in lightly greased bowl. Grease top of dough and cover with waxed paper. Allow to rise in warm place (80-85°) until doubled (1-1/2 hours).
- 6. ROLL OUT dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut-with a #2 can that has been opened with a tadpole can opener to leave a sharp cutting edge. Use a pill bottle or the center of doughnut cutter to make the center hole. Remove centers.
- 7. LET RISE on the board until very light (40-60 minutes).
- 8. DROP into deep hot fat (325° - 350°) and turn when doughnuts are just barely brown. Turn once again when browned sufficiently.
- 9. DRAIN on absorbent paper. While still warm, glaze with glaze (ingredients above) or dust each doughnut with granulated or confectioners sugar. NOTE: This recipe is not recommended for use with self-rising flour.
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Sadia Salifu
salifu.s42@yahoo.comThese doughnuts are the best! I've tried so many different recipes, but this one is by far the best.
Nowrin Akther
a-nowrin20@yahoo.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my doughnuts turned out really dry. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.
Umer Farooq Sultani
sultani25@hotmail.frThese doughnuts are so easy to make and they taste like they came from a bakery.
Kayla Burgess
kayla@yahoo.comI've been making these doughnuts for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.
Sardorbek Asatillayev
s11@yahoo.comThese doughnuts were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time instead of frying them.
Fully Music
music-f@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of doughnuts, but these ones were surprisingly good. The glaze was especially delicious.
Zinathi Sthandiwe
z@gmail.comThese doughnuts are the perfect way to start my day. They're light, fluffy, and always put a smile on my face.
omarr woods
o_w10@gmail.comThe doughnuts didn't rise very much, so they ended up being a bit dense. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
mohammad jamir uddin
uddin.m37@aol.comThe doughnuts were a little too sweet for my taste, but overall they were still good. I'll probably try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Thato Thato
t.thato@yahoo.comI love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand. It's a great way to use up leftover milk and butter.
Rahid Rahid
rahid.r72@yahoo.comThese doughnuts were a hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.
Cecelia Delao
c45@gmail.comI've tried this recipe a few times now and it never disappoints. The doughnuts are always perfectly cooked and the glaze is always smooth and shiny.
Zeeshan Klasra
z-klasra54@yahoo.comThese doughnuts are absolutely delicious! They're so light and fluffy, and the glaze is the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.