For this donut you want the lightness and the lift | I alway heat my oil for at least five minutes or so on medium high to ensure this and then turn it down to medium before cooking with it |
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I would not change a thing, including adding more sugar as some have recommended | Dip doughnuts into the glaze while still hot, and set onto wire racks to drain off excess |
I alway heat my oil for at least five minutes or so on medium high to ensure this and then turn it down to medium before cooking with it.
7BTW I dip the glazed doughnuts while wet into coconut and they are a big hit!! I would not change a thing, including adding more sugar as some have recommended | |
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1 quart vegetable oil for frying• Press and rol These were absolutely delicious! Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown | 4 tablespoons hot water or as needed In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour |
This yeast bread rises prior to frying and then gets a big lift when dropped in the oil.
28Put the ingredients in exactly as listed and run on a dough-only setting | :- I tried both large and small sized donut cutters and the small made a better donut |
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This is a rich dough with milk, egg and shortening | BTW I dip the glazed doughnuts while wet into coconut and they are a big hit!! Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stirring with a wooden spoon |
I think the only way you could mess it up is if you have the yeast or the oil at the wrong temp.
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