RAISED DOUGHNUTS AND BISMARCKS

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Number Of Ingredients 13

2 packages yeast active dry
1/2 cup water warm (105° to 115° F)
7 cups flour
2 cups milk lukewarm
1/2 cup vegetable shortening solid
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 eggs beaten
Lard or vegetable oil for frying
Glazes and Icings (see Coffee Klatch chapter)
Powdered sugar or granulated sugar
Jelly or custard

Steps:

  • Dissolve yeast in warm water let set until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes. Combine with 3 cups flour and milk. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until light and bubbly, about 30 minutes. Cream shortening, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, salt and vanilla until fluffy add eggs and beat well. Stir into batter. Add remaining flour to make a soft dough. On a lightly-floured surface, knead until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl turn dough to coat surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled, about 90 minutes.To Make Doughnuts: Roll out dough 1/2 -inch thick on a lightly-floured surface. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter and place 1 inch apart on greased waxed paper. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled, about 30 to 45 minutes. Fry in 1-inch deep preheated 375° F lard or vegetable oil until golden, turning once. Drain on paper towels glaze or sprinkle with sugar while still warm.To Make Bismarcks: Roll dough 1/2 -inch thick cut into 3-inch rounds. Let rise and fry as for Doughnuts cool. With a sharp knife, cut a short slit in side of each Bismarck through to the center. Put a teaspoon of jelly or custard in center and close tightly. Dust with powdered sugar or granulated sugar.To Fill Bismarcks with Bismarck Filler Tube: Attach tube to pastry bag. Fill with desired jelly or custard insert tube into side slit of Bismarck and squeeze gently to fill with about 1 to 2 teaspoons filling.

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