First Prize Doughnuts

By ctozzi

Ingredients

• TOPPINGS:
• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 4 to 6 tablespoons water
• Colored sprinkles and/or assorted breakfast cereals

Details

Servings 20
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. Place on greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

In a shallow bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and water until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts in glaze; decorate as desired with sprinkles and/or cereals.