Raised Doughnuts

Name: Raised Doughnuts
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water (100° to 110°); 1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/3 cup shortening, melted; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; Vegetable oil; 1 cup powdered sugar

9 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup warm water (100° to 110°)
1 (1/4-ounce) envelope active dry yeast
3 tablespoons sugar
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup shortening, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Vegetable oil
1 cup powdered sugar

Directions

1

Stir together first 3 ingredients in a large glass bowl; let stand 5 minutes.
2

Stir in flour and next 3 ingredients until blended.
3

Pat or roll dough to 1/8-inch thickness; cut with a 2 1/2-inch round cutter. Let stand 45 minutes.
4

Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Fry doughnuts, in batches, 1 minute on each side or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
5

Roll doughnuts in powdered sugar.