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Ingredients
- Glaze:
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2-1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 lg egg
- 1 cup milk
- 2 Tbs butter, melted
- 1 /s tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups vegetable oil or shortening, for frying
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 2 cups confectioners sugar
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Preparation
Step 1
Whisk together the dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine the egg, milk, butter, and vanilla and stir into the flour mixture, mixing until well combined. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes, then knead for 6 to 8 minutes by hand or mixer until you have a smooth, soft dough. Place the dough in a buttered bowl, turn it over to grease the top, and let it rise, covered, in a warm place for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until doubled in bulk.
Place oil or shortening in a heavy pan or deep skillet and heat to 350F. Place the doughnuts in the oil, two or three at a time, and fry until golden brown. Turn over and cook the second side. This should take no more than a minute for each side. Overcooking will make the doughnuts tough. Drain on paper towels.
To make glaze, stir the milk into the confectioners’ sugar until it is smooth, then add the vanilla. When the doughnuts are cool enough to handle (but still warm), dip the tops of the doughnuts in the glaze, then place on a rack or plate to let the glaze drip down.