SUNNY MORNING DOUGHNUTS

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Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 20 doughnuts.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
4 teaspoons grated orange zest
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine 4-1/2 cups flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. , Combine the eggs, milk, oil, orange juice and zest; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., Turn onto a floured surface; roll to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust warm doughnuts with confectioners' sugar., To freeze, wrap doughnuts in foil; transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 3 months. , To use frozen doughnuts, remove foil. Thaw at room temperature. Warm if desired. Dust warm doughnuts with confectioners' sugar.

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