First Prize Doughnuts Recipes

FIRST-PRIZE DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• 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. , 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., 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 baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour., In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels., In a shallow bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and water until smooth. Dip warm doughnuts in glaze; decorate as desired with sprinkles and/or cereals.

NO-FRY DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in water.
• Add milk and shortening.
• Stir for 1 minute.
• Add sugar, eggs, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and 2 cups flour; beat on low speed until smooth.
• Stir in enough flour to form soft dough but do not knead.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
• Punch down and turn onto a floured surface.
• Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Cut with a 2.75 inch doughnut cutter.
• Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets and brush with butter.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
• Bake at 350F or 180C for 20 mins or until lightly browned.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar, water and vanilla.
• Stir over low heat until smooth (do not boil).
• Keep warm.
• Dip warm doughnuts one at a time into glaze and turn to coat.
• Drain on wire rack.
• Serve immediately.