First-Prize Doughnuts

Name: First-Prize Doughnuts
Ingredients: 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; assorted breakfast cereals

13 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

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
assorted breakfast cereals

Directions

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.
2

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.
3

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
4

. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5

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.
6

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