Saturday, August 30, 2008

FLUFFY RAISED DOUGHNUTS

1 cup milk 1 pkg dry yeast 1/2 cup lukewarm water 1 tsp sugar 1/4 cup shortening 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg, well beaten 1 tsp salt 3 1/2 cups flour Scald one cup milk and cool to lukewarm. Dissolve yeast in bowl in lukewarm water and 1 tsp sugar. When foamy, add to cooled milk. Stir in shortening, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and salt. Beat in flour. On floured board, knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, let rise to doubled. Punch down and let rise until doubled again. Roll dough 1/2" thick and cut with a doughnut cutter. Cover and let rise until light and fluffy. Fry in deep hot fat. Glaze with a water and sugar mixture.

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