OLD FASHIONED RAISED DOUGHNUTS

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Was actually looking for a great cake recipe that was different, when I stumbled across this raised doughnut recipe.. I loved raised doughnuts.. But had never made any..so thought I'd fix it a whirl..I doubled the recipe..and got about3 dozen ..portions and sizes were a lot smaller back in the day..also; I rolled them in a...

Provided by Cindy Rice

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
1tsp salt
1package granular or compressed yeast
1/4 cup water
4 1/4 cup flour - sifted
1tsp nutmeg
1/3 cup soft shortening
2 eggs

Steps:

  • 1. Scald milk.add sugar and salt. Cool to lukewarm.
  • 2. Sprinkle yeast over warm water; or crumble compressed yeast into lukewarm (85°) water. Stir til dissolved.
  • 3. Add milk mixture, 2 cups flour,and nutmeg.beat well.
  • 4. Stir in shortening, then eggs.
  • 5. Add remaining flour, kneading in last portion on lightly floured surface.
  • 6. Place in greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Let rise in warm place until doubled.
  • 7. Turn out in lightly floured board. Roll dough 1/3" thick; cut.
  • 8. Remove trimmings and form into ball. When doubled, roll out and cut.
  • 9. Let cut doughnuts rise til very light (30-40 minutes). Leave uncovered so crust will form. Pick up on floured wide spatula and ease into deep hot fat (375°). Fry until golden brown, turning once. Drain. Makes 2 dozen..

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