Raised Doughnuts

* Exported from MasterCook II *

RAISED DOUGHNUTS

Recipe By : Betty Crocker's Old-Fashioned Cookbook
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Snacks

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 packages active dry yeast
1 3/4 cups very warm milk (120F to 130F)
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
Vegetable oil
Sugar

Mix 2 cups of the flour, sugar, salt and yeast in large bowl. Add milk,
shortening and eggs. Beat on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently.
Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in remaining
flour until smooth. Cover and let rise in warm place 50 to 60 minutes or
until double. (Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.) Turn
dough onto generously floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with
flour. Flatten dough with hands or rolling pin to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut
with floured doughnut cutter. Push together scraps and gently knead 2 or 3
times. Flatten dough to 1/2-inch thickness; cut with floured 3-inch doughnut
cutter. Cover doughnuts and let rise 30 to 40 minutes or until double. Heat
oil (1 1/2 to 2 inches) in Dutch oven to 350F. Slide doughnuts into hot oil
with wide spatula. Fry about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown.
Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surfaces); drain on paper towels.
Roll or shake in sugar.

YIELD: about 2 dozen doughnuts

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NOTES : For a spiced version, add ground cinnamon, ginger and a pinch of
nutmeg to the sugar before shaking the doughnuts.