First-Prize Doughnuts Recipe

Name: First-Prize Doughnuts
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 (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0); 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon salt; 4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour; Oil for deep-fat frying; 1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 4 to 6 tablespoons water; Colored sprinkles; assorted breakfast cereals

Servings: persons

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
1-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
4 to 6 tablespoons water
Colored sprinkles
assorted breakfast cereals

1
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add the milk, sugar, shortening, 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 the 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 fryer, heat oil to 375u00b0. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
6
In a shallow bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and water until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts in glaze; decorate as desired with sprinkles and/or cereals.

648

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110u00b0 to 115u00b0), 1/2 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, First-Prize 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.

First-Prize Doughnuts

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