Baked Cinnamon Doughnuts

By Bean4bella

Ingredients

• 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
• 1/3 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
• 1-1/2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 2 eggs
• 1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk and shortening; stir for 1 minute. Add eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, nutmeg, salt and 2 cups flour; beat on low speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead). 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 2-3/4-in. doughnut cutter; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
Bake at 450° for 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Brush with butter. In a shallow bowl, combine cinnamon and remaining sugar; roll warm doughnuts in mixture. Serve immediately.