Crispy and Creamy Doughnuts

""I have tried so many versions of glazed doughnuts, and this one finally came out perfect! Just like the ones at my favorite doughnut shop.""
 
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Ready In:
35mins
Ingredients:
13
Serves:
18
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ingredients

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directions

  • Heat oil in a deep-frier to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed.
  • Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl.
  • Knead until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double.
  • Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
  • Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Gentlely place the doughnuts in the hot oil. Don't crowd the doughnuts.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until the icing is at a runny consciencey.
  • Fry the doughnuts until golden brown on each side. Dip in the glaze while still warm.
  • Put a cookie sheet under a wire rack. Place the glazed doughnut on the wire rack and let the excess glaze drip off.

Questions & Replies

  1. Are you sure about the flour/liquid ratio? I used 5 c. Flour to 1 1/2 c. Milk and 1/4 c. Water and it was so dry it wouldn't even bind. I added 1/2 c more of milk and it's still very stiff as I wait fir the rise.
     
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Reviews

  1. Oh my word, these were so good and not nearly as much work as I thought--this was my first time making this type of doughnut and it is basically a deep fried yeast bread. I made them exactly as the recipe said, but I could see playing with this as a basic recipe. Wonderful. I'm posting a picture, but I'm not a food photographer, so I have no idea how it will look :)
     
  2. Wow! These were delicious. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Tastes just like Krispy Cream.
     
  3. Ok so I made these and they came out BEAUTIFUL! I even love the taste with 1 exception...they tasted a little dry...So...with that being said...did I do something wrong? Oh and the glaze was phinominal!
     
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