Snowflake Doughnuts

Name: Snowflake Doughnuts
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water (110° to 115°); 1-1/4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°); 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs; 6 cups all-purpose flour; Oil for deep-fat frying; Confectioners' sugar or additional sugar, optional

10 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/4 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/2 cup canola oil
1 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
6 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
Confectioners' sugar or additional sugar, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add warm milk and oil. Add sugar, salt and eggs. Stir in flour (dough will be very sticky). Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes.
2

Stir dough down and let rise for 45 minutes.
3

Stir dough down; roll out on a well-floured surface to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. cutter. Place on greased
4

; cover and let rise for 45 minutes.
5

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat 1 in. oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.