Doughnuts Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Doughnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast; ¼ cup warm water; ¾ cup warm milk; 4 cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup sugar; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 eggs, well beaten; ½ cup vegetable shortening, melted; vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
¼ cup warm water
¾ cup warm milk
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs, well beaten
½ cup vegetable shortening, melted
vegetable oil (for deep frying)

1
Dissolve the yeast in the warm water and allow to proof for 5 minutes.
2
Add the milk, half the flour, and half the sugar.
3
Beat until smooth, cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
4
Sift together the remaining flour, sugar, salt, and nutmeg.
5
In a separate bowl, mix together the eggs and shortening.
6
Combine the yeast mixture, the sifted ingredients, and the wet ingredients in a large bowl.
7
Mix until a soft dough forms.
8
Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes.
9
Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
10
Roll the dough out on a floured surface to a thickness of 1 inch (2.
11
5 cm).
12
Cut with a floured doughnut cutter.
13
Cover and let rise for 1 hour.
14
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet and fry the doughnuts for 2 to 3 minutes, turning when golden brown.
15
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast, ¼ cup warm water, ¾ cup warm milk, 4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Doughnuts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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