Gobblin' Doughnuts

Name: Gobblin' Doughnuts
Ingredients: 1 c. milk; 1/4 c. brown sugar; 1/2 c. white sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. margarine; 1 pkg. active dry yeast; 1/4 c. warm water; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 Tbsp. grated orange peel; 1 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/4 tsp. ginger; 5 1/2 c. sifted flour

13 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

1 c. milk
1/4 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 tsp. salt
1/4 c. margarine
1 pkg. active dry yeast
1/4 c. warm water
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. grated orange peel
1 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ginger
5 1/2 c. sifted flour

Directions

1

Scald milk.
2

Add sugars, salt and margarine.
3

Cool.
4

Sprinkle yeast into warm water and stir until dissolved.
5

Add lukewarm milk mixture, beaten eggs, orange peel, nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger. Add 3 cups of sifted flour.
6

Turn onto lightly floured board. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 10 minutes).
7

Place in greased bowl and brush with soft shortening.
8

Cover and rise in warm place until doubled (about 1 1/2 hours).
9

Punch down and roll out on floured board to 1/2-inch thickness.
10

Cut with doughnut cutter.
11

Cover and let rise in warm place until doubled (30 minutes).
12

Drop a few at a time in hot fat (365°).
13

Cook 2 to 3 minutes, turning once.
14

Drain on paper towels.
15

Sugar or glaze while warm.