NEW ORLEANS FRENCH MARKET DOUGHNUTS

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I haven't tried to make these found the recipe in a old recipe book.

Provided by Betty Campisi @BLCBaking

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup(s) sugar
1/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1 teaspoon(s) salt
2 cup(s) scalded milk
1 package(s) yeast
1/2 cup(s) lukewarm water
2 - eggs,well beaten
7 cup(s) all purpose flour

Steps:

  • Combine in large bowl 1/2 sugar, 1/4 cup butter and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Add 2 cups scalded milk and mix thoroughly.
  • Add 1 pack yeast softened in 1/2 cup lukewarm water.
  • Add 2 well beaten eggs.
  • Beat in 4 cups flour.then add from 2 1/2 to 3 cups flour to make a soft dough.
  • Transfer dough to a well buttered bowl.
  • Cover with waxed paper and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
  • The dough should not be allowed to rise before frying.
  • Roll dough into a sheet about 1/4 inch thick, cut into 2-inch squares.
  • Fry in hot grease to a golden brown. Drain on paper towel.
  • Shake in paper bag with powdered sugar or sprinkle on top.
  • Dough will keep in refrigerator several days.

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