Baked Cinnamon Doughnuts

Name: Baked Cinnamon Doughnuts
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

11 ingredients

4 steps

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

Directions

1

In a large 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.
2

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
3

. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
4

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.