FIRST-PRIZE DOUGHNUTS

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"One year I entered 18 different baked goods in the county fair and all of them won a ribbon. Here is my favorite prize-winning doughnut recipe. I have been making doughnuts since I was a bride 58 years ago!" -Betty B. Claycomb, Alverton, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 20 doughnuts.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
TOPPINGS:
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 6 tablespoons water
Colored sprinkles and/or assorted breakfast cereals

Steps:

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels., In a shallow bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and water until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts in glaze; decorate as desired with sprinkles and/or cereals.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 129mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.