Recipe Wednesday: Homemade Doughnuts

Sorry for the lack of blog post yesterday, but today I have a special treat. A couple of weeks ago I decided I really wanted to make homemade doughnuts. This past Saturday I did exactly that. It took around 3 hours, but they tasted just like Krispy Kreme when they were warm. I found the website online at Food.com. I think they turned out amazing though they did take awhile to make. 

I even made a few Jelly doughnuts with strawberry jelly and a special piping tip. PS--the glaze on these is AMAZING!!! Here's the recipe, enjoy!

Doughnuts

• 2 (1/4 ounce) package yeast
• 1/4 cup water (105-115)
• 1 1/2 cups lukewarm milk (scalded, then cooled)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• canola oil

Creamy Glaze

• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 -6 tablespoons hot water

Chocolate frosting

• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 4 -6 tablespoons hot water
• 4 ounces milk chocolate chips or 4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Change Measurements: US | Metric

Directions:

Prep Time: 2 hrs

Total Time: 2 1/2 hrs

1. 1Dissolve yeast in warm water in 2 1/2-quart bowl.
2. 2Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour.
3. 3Beat on low for 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
4. 4Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
5. 5Stir in remaining flour until smooth.
6. 6Cover and let rise until double, 50-60 minutes.
7. 7(Dough is ready when indentation remains when touched.) Turn dough onto floured surface; roll around lightly to coat with flour.
8. 8Gently roll dough 1/2-inch thick with floured rolling pin.
9. 9Cut with floured doughnut cutter.
10. 10Cover and let rise until double, 30-40 minutes.
11. 11Heat vegetable oil in deep fryer to 350°.
12. 12Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula.
13. 13Turn doughnuts as they rise to the surface.
14. 14Fry until golden brown, about 1 minute on each side.
15. 15Remove carefully from oil (do not prick surface); drain.
16. 16Dip the doughnuts into creamy glaze set on rack then when slightly cooled spread chocolate frosting on top.
17. 17Dip in sprinkles or other toppings after chocolate if desired.
18. 18Creamy Glaze: Heat butter until melted.
19. 19Remove from heat.
20. 20Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
21. 21Stir in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.
22. 22Chocolate Frosting: Heat butter and chocolate over low heat until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.
23. 23Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
24. 24Stir in water 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency.