Doughnuts With Cranberry-Orange Glaze Recipe

Name: Doughnuts With Cranberry-Orange Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast; 1/2 cup warm water; 1-1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons salt; 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Oil for deep-fat frying; 3 cups confectioners' sugar; 3/4 cup cranberry juice; 1 tablespoon orange extract

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1-1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons salt
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
3 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup cranberry juice
1 tablespoon orange extract

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, butter, sugar, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
2
Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
3
Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. Place on greased
4
. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
5
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375u00b0. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
6
In a shallow bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; dip warm doughnuts. Cool on wire racks.

1515

kcal

Calories

Fat

291

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water, 1-1/2 cups warm milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Doughnuts With Cranberry-Orange Glaze 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.

Doughnuts With Cranberry-Orange Glaze

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