Portuguese Doughnuts

Name: Portuguese Doughnuts
Ingredients: 2 (1/4 ounce) packages each active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water, 110-115 degrees; 1 1/2 cups warm milk, 110-115 degrees; 5 eggs, beaten; 5 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 5 - 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; oil, for deep fat frying; granulated sugar or maple syrup

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 (1/4 ounce) packages each active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water, 110-115 degrees
1 1/2 cups warm milk, 110-115 degrees
5 eggs, beaten
5 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 - 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
oil, for deep fat frying
granulated sugar or maple syrup

Directions

1

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
2

Add the milk, eggs, sugar, butter and salt, beat until smooth.
3

Stir in enough flour to form a soft dough (do not knead).
4

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top.
5

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
6

In an electric skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees.
7

Drop tablespoonfuls of dough, a few at a time, into hot oil. Fry for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side or until a deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
8

Roll warm doughnuts in sugar or serve with syrup.