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An Easy Donut Recipe To Make Your Life Easier

An Easy Donut Recipe To Make Your Life Easier

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Never worry about having to leave your home to get your hands on a delicious treat.

This easy donut recipe will make sure of that.

An Easy Donut Recipe To Make Your Life Easier

Who doesn't love donuts?

The little bun with a hole in the middle represents a whole lot of sweetness and scrumptiousness that has become a snack that you can enjoy at any time of day. It has become a part of tradition and comes in many shapes, sizes and flavors.

With that being said, today we're going to be teaching you how to make classic doughnuts at home.

What You'll Need:

  • 2 8 oz. envelopes active dry yeast
  • 1/4 c. warm water
  • 1 1/2 c. lukewarm milk
  • 1/2 c. white sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 c. shortening
  • 5 c. all-purpose flower
  • 1 q. vegetable oil
  • 1/3 c. butter
  • 2 c. confectioner's sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 4 tbsp. hot water

Step 1: Combine Yeast & Water

Combine yeast and warm water. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

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Step 2: Beat Mixture

Add sugar, eggs, salt, milk, eggs, shortening and 2 cups of flour in a mixing bowl. Beat it for 2 minutes.

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Step 3: Prepare Dough

For the rest of the flour, beat it until dough is not sticky anymore. Put in ½ cup at a time.

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Step 4: Roll Out Dough

Dust surface with flour and knead dough until it is elastic and smooth.

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Step 5: Let Dough Rise

Transfer flour to a greased bowl and let it rise until it’s size has doubled. Don’t forget to cover it.

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Step 6: Roll Out Dough Again

Place dough on a floured surface again and roll it out gently, about ½ inch thick.

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Step 7: Create Donut Shape

Cut the dough into round shapes, use a donut cutter to make the holes and and let them double in size.

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Step 8: Make Glaze

While waiting for the donuts to rise, make your glaze simply by melting butter in medium heat. Add vanilla and sugar until it's smooth. Remove from stove and then add 1 tbsp of water.

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Step 9: Deep Fry Donuts

Pre heat oil in deep fryer to 350F and put in one donut at a time. When they float to the surface, fry each side until it’s golden brown.

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Step 10: Drain Donuts

Place all of the donuts onto a wire rack or strainer to remove excess oil. Once drained, dip donuts into glaze and strain again. Let them cool for 5 minutes and you're done!

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