Crispy and Creamy Doughnuts
I have tried so many versions of glazed doughnuts, and this one finally came out perfect! Just like the ones at my favorite doughnut shop.
Servings per recipe: 18
Calories per serving: 330
Preparation time: 10m
Total cooking time: 2h 40m
Ingredients:
- 2 (.25 ounce) envelopes active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
- 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup shortening
- 5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 4 tablespoons hot water or as needed
Directions:
- 1 Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
- 2 In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stirring with a wooden spoon. Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double. Dough is ready if you touch it, and the indention remains.
- 3 Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Let doughnuts sit out to rise again until double. Cover loosely with a cloth.
- 4 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.
- 5 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slide doughnuts into the hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn doughnuts over as they rise to the surface. Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown. Remove from hot oil, to drain on a wire rack. Dip doughnuts into the glaze while still hot, and set onto wire racks to drain off excess. Keep a cookie sheet or tray under racks for easier clean up.
Nutrion facts:
Total Fat | 13.4g | 21% |
Saturated Fat | 4.0g | |
Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
Sodium | 171mg | 7% |
Potassium | 93mg | 3% |
Total Carbohydrates | 47.3g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
Protein | 5.3g | 11% |
Sugars | 20g | |
Vitamin A | 171IU | |
Vitamin C | 0mg | |
Calcium | 34mg | |
Iron | 2mg | |
Thiamin | 0mg | |
Niacin | 3mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
Magnesium | 12mg | |
Folate | 85mcg |