Sunday, April 15, 2012

Fried Donuts


1 package yeast ( I use active dry yeast)
1 tsp sugar
1/4 c warm water
6 c flour
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 c butter
1 c half and half (room temperature)
1 c evaporated milk (room temperature)
6 eggs

Dissolve yeast in 1/4 c warm water with 1 tsp sugar. Set aside.
NOTE: when the yeast starts to bubble, it is ready.

In a mixing bowl, measure 3 cups of flour, add salt, sugar, then mix. Then add in yeast mixture, half and half, evap milk, butter and eggs. NOTE: if using kitchen aid, use the dough hook and put it on 2. Then add the remaining flour. Put the beater on 3 until the dough starts to cling on the hook. NOTE: do not worry if the dough looks like it needs some flour because it don't. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and kitchen towel, set aside until it doubles, for about 1 hour and 30 mins. Turn dough into a separate bowl, do not punch down. Cover and let rise again for 30 mins.

Heat oil to 375F ( i used deep fryer, easy to tell the temp). Drop the dough by teaspoonful. Cook until brown, toss in a brown bag with sugar. NOTE: you can put cinnamon in the sugar if you like or you can fill it with any kind of fruit filling or just drizzle it with melted chocolate.

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