Moms Raised Doughnuts Recipes

Steps:

• 1. SOAK yeast in 1/2 cup warm (not hot) water - 5 minutes. TIP: I throw about 1 tsp. sugar in with this to kick it in the butt to get it going.
• 2. SCALD the milk and melt shortening. (I always remember Mom melting the Crisco in the warm milk first, so that's how I do it.)
• 3. POUR milk over sugar and salt in a bowl. Stir until dissolved. Make sure this mixture is warm, not hot.
• 4. ADD 1 cup of flour, eggs and yeast mixture. Beat until smooth. ADD remaining flour to make a soft dough. When dough leaves sides of bowl, turn out onto lightly floured board. (Recipe calls for 4-4 1/2 cups flour, but every time I make it, it only takes me 4 cups to achieve the right consistency.)
• 5. KNEAD until dough becomes smooth and elastic. Place in lightly greased bowl. Grease top of dough and cover with waxed paper. Allow to rise in warm place (80-85°) until doubled (1-1/2 hours).
• 6. ROLL OUT dough to 1/2 inch thickness and cut-with a #2 can that has been opened with a tadpole can opener to leave a sharp cutting edge. Use a pill bottle or the center of doughnut cutter to make the center hole. Remove centers.
• 7. LET RISE on the board until very light (40-60 minutes).
• 8. DROP into deep hot fat (325° - 350°) and turn when doughnuts are just barely brown. Turn once again when browned sufficiently.
• 9. DRAIN on absorbent paper. While still warm, glaze with glaze (ingredients above) or dust each doughnut with granulated or confectioners sugar. NOTE: This recipe is not recommended for use with self-rising flour.

Steps:

• 1. Scald Milk...add butter, 1 tsp. sugar, and salt ......... cool so you don't kill the yeast.
• 2. Beat warm milk mixture, yeast, nutmeg, eggs, remaining sugar, 3 c. flour in mixer until smooth. Add remaining flour.
• 3. Knead 5 min then cover and let rise for 1-1 1/2 hours or until double.
• 4. Roll out dough about 1/2 inch thick or just under 1/2 inch, then cut into shape.
• 5. Allow cut doughnuts to rise another 30-45 min.
• 6. Fry 1-2 min. each side at 365 F. (I used brand new lard to fry them) Once golden brown on one side, turn and cook other side till golden brown. Place on paper towel to drain grease. Once cooled for a few min dip in Glaze and set on cooling rack or plate to cool.
• 7. GLAZE and MARSHMALLOW CREME: Mix the ingredients together and whip till combined and smooth. Same directions for both glaze and marshmallow creme.

Steps:

• To make the glaze: Combine the confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl. Mix well then add a little more water, if necessary, to make a smooth, creamy glaze. Cover the glaze directly with plastic wrap and reserve. (For tips on making flavored glazes see the Cook's Note below.) To make doughnuts: Heat the milk in a saucepan over medium-heat. When the milk reaches a simmer pour it into a mixing bowl and allow it to cool.
• Meanwhile, measure 1/4 cup of lukewarm water into a small bowl. Sprinkle the yeast into the water then let the mixture stand until the yeast dissolves, about 7 minutes. Stir the yeast mixture into the milk along with 1 tablespoon of the sugar. Mix in 1 1/2 cups of the flour (by hand or with an electric mixer) then cover the dough starter with a clean towel and set it aside to rise and rest in a warm place for 1 hour. When the dough has relaxed, cream the butter with the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Beat the butter mixture into the dough a little at a time. Mix in the egg and salt then mix in the remaining 3 cups flour. Work the dough until it is smooth then place it in a well-greased bowl. Cover again with a clean towel and set aside in a warm place until doubled in bulk, at least one hour.
• Turn the dough out onto floured board and roll it out about 1/2-inch thick. Using a floured doughnut cutter, cut out the doughnuts. Transfer the doughnuts to a clean floured board or baking sheet. Cover once again with a clean towel, and set aside to rise until doubled. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat until the oil reaches 375 degrees F. Working in batches of 2 or 3, fry the doughnuts until they float. Once they bob to the surface of the oil, carefully flip them over. Continue cooking, turning as necessary, until the doughnuts are uniformly golden-brown.
• Transfer the cooked doughnuts to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. While the doughnuts are still warm, dip 1 side of each into the glaze then set aside to cool until the glaze firms. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water let stand until foamy, 5 to 10 minutes.In a large mixer bowl at low speed, beat milk, butter, 1/2 cup sugar and salt until sugar is dissolved. Add eggs, mashed potatoes and yeast mixture and beat at low speed until well blended.Beat in 3 cups of the flour until mixture is smooth. By hand, stir in enough remaining flour to make a sticky dough. On a well-floured surface, knead for 3 to 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl turn to coat surface. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until doubled, about 45 minutes.On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to 1/2 -inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2 -inch doughnut cutter. Remove cut centers. Place doughnuts 1 inch apart on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, until almost doubled, about 30 minutes.In a heavy saucepan or Dutch oven, heat 1 inch of melted shortening to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown, turning once. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Dip into glaze or sprinkle with sugar while still warm.To freeze uncooked doughnuts and fry later, roll and cut as directed. Place on a greased baking sheet and place in freezer. When frozen, place doughnuts in plastic bags or freezer containers and store up to 2 weeks. To use, place doughnuts on greased baking sheets and place in a preheated 175° oven turn off oven. Allow to thaw and rise for about 30 minutes or until almost doubled. Fry as directed above.