Toasted Doughnuts

Name: Toasted Doughnuts
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons shortening, melted; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup milk; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Vegetable oil; 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted; Sifted powdered sugar (optional)

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons shortening, melted
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
Sifted powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

1

Combine sugar and melted shortening in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Add eggs and milk; beat well.
2

Combine flour, baking powder, nutmeg, and salt; add to creamed mixture, stirring well. Turn dough out onto a heavily floured surface; roll to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured doughnut cutter.
3

Drop doughnuts, a few at a time, into deep hot oil (375°). Fry until golden brown, turning once. Drain doughnuts well on paper towels.
4

Split doughnuts in half crosswise. Place on baking sheets cut side up; brush with butter.
5

Broil 4 inches from heating element 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Sprinkle doughnut halves with powdered sugar, if desired.