Glazed Doughnuts

Name: Glazed Doughnuts
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups scalded milk; 1/4 cup shortening; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast; 5 cups flour (sifted); 3 eggs; 3/4 cup sugar; Glaze; 2 cups powdered sugar; 4 tablespoons milk (approximately); 1 teaspoon vanilla

11 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups scalded milk
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
5 cups flour (sifted)
3 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
Glaze
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons milk (approximately)
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1

Combine milk, shortening, and salt; cool to lukewarm.
2

Add yeast and let set for 5 minutes.
3

Add 2-1/2 cups sifted flour, beating till smooth.
4

Cover and let rise till bubbly.
5

Add eggs and sugar, mix well.
6

Add enough of the remaining flour to make a dough that can be kneaded.
7

Knead till smooth.
8

Cover and let rise to double.
9

Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
10

Cut with doughnut cutter.
11

Let rise again till double.
12

Fry in deep hot oil, at 375°F till golden brown on one side and then turn. Drain on paper towels.
13

GLAZE: Mix powdered sugar and vanilla and milk using 1 tablespoon at a time till glaze is consistency you desire. You may need a little more or less milk, according to how thick you want your glaze.