Deutsche Donuts (German Doughnuts)

Name: Deutsche Donuts (German Doughnuts)
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast; 1/4 cup slightly warm water (not hot!); 2 cups milk, divided; 5 cups flour, divided; 1 tablespoon butter, room temperature; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup seedless raisin; vegetable oil (for frying); powdered sugar, for decoration (icing sugar)

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry active yeast
1/4 cup slightly warm water (not hot!)
2 cups milk, divided
5 cups flour, divided
1 tablespoon butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup seedless raisin
vegetable oil (for frying)
powdered sugar, for decoration (icing sugar)

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add 1 cup milk and 1 cup flour. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
2

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together with a fork. Then mix in the eggs, one at a time.
3

Add in flour, salt, raisins, yeast mixture and milk. Stir until completely blended. I used a rubber spatula to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
4

Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
5

Heat oil to 375°F.
6

Drop batter by the tablespoon into the hot oil. I used 2 spoons to help scoop the batter out of one with the other. When one side of the doughnut is browned, flip over and cook on other side.
7

Set doughnuts on paper towels to drain. After placing on serving plate, sprinkle with powdered sugar.