MOM'S RAISED DOUGHNUTS

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Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package yeast active dry
1/4 cup water warm (105° to 115°)
1 cup milk warm
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 eggs
1 cup potato warm unseasoned mashed
5 1/2 cups flour
vegetable shortening
Vanilla Glaze (see below) or sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.In a large mixer bowl at low speed, beat milk, butter, 1/2 cup sugar and salt until sugar is dissolved. Add eggs, mashed potatoes and yeast mixture and beat at low speed until well blended.Beat in 3 cups of the flour until mixture is smooth. By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a sticky dough. On a well-floured surface, knead for 3 to 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl turn to coat surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled, about 45 minutes.On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/2 -inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2 -inch doughnut cutter. Remove cut centers. Place doughnuts 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.In a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, heat 1 inch of melted shortening to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown, turning once. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Dip into glaze or sprinkle with sugar while still warm.To freeze uncooked doughnuts and fry later, roll and cut as directed. Place on a greased baking sheet and place in freezer. When frozen, place doughnuts in plastic bags or freezer containers and store up to 2 weeks. To use, place doughnuts on greased baking sheets and place in a preheated 175° oven turn off oven. Allow to thaw and rise for about 30 minutes or until almost doubled. Fry as directed above.

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