Raised Donuts(Part I)

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1/4 lb. shortening (lard; 4 oz. melted equals 1/2 c.)
  • 1/2 lb. sugar (8 oz. equals 1 c.)
  • 1 yeast cake dissolved in 1/4 c. warm water
  • 1 1/2 pt. warm milk (3 c.)
  • 2 lb. plus 12 oz. flour (weigh)

Directions

  1. 1
    First dissolve yeast cake in warm water; set aside.
  2. 2
    Beat eggs, then add cooled melted lard; mix.
  3. 3
    Add sugar; mix.
  4. 4
    Add yeast and warm milk.
  5. 5
    Beat with heavy spoon.
  6. 6
    Next add half the flour; beat.
  7. 7
    Remainder of flour; beat.
  8. 8
    Set to raise overnight. When done raising, flour a little.
  9. 9
    Roll and shape in doughnuts, then rise again and fry them in fat.

Products Matching These Ingredients

More Recipes to Try