Classic Doughnuts
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Description
Classic doughnuts are a treat in any occasion and this recipe makes easy to prepare them at home.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, plus some for frying
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temp 1 cup canned evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, more if needed
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground mace
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
Methods/steps
- Melt shortening in a small saucepan over a medium heat. Set aside and allow to cool slightly but still remain a liquid.
- In a standing mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the shortening and the sugar together on medium speed, until just combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Add milk and the vanilla. Continue beating for about 2 minutes, until the mixture is light.
- Meanwhile, sift the flour, baking powder, nutmeg, mace, and the salt into a medium sized bowl. Reduce the mixer's speed to low. Add flour mixture, beating until just combined, dough will be soft and loose.
- Transfer the dough, scraping the paddle, to a large piece of plastic wrap and wrap it well. Refrigerate the dough for at least 4 hours.
- Roll the chilled dough out,on a lightly floured work surface, into a rectangle about 1/2-inch thick. Dip the edges of a 2 1/2-inch-round cookie cutter into flour and cut the dough into doughnuts. Place the doughnuts, including the holes, on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Using a tall, heavy-bottomed pot, add enough shortening to fill it about a third of the way. Heat the shortening over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 375 degrees F. Then line a baking sheet with paper towels.
- In batches, fry the doughnuts and the holes, turning once,about 2 to 3 minutes, until they are golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the doughnuts to the paper towels. Drain and cool. Return shortening to 375 degrees F and repeat until all the doughnuts and holes are fried.
Additional Tips
For sugared doughnuts, roll the doughnuts in sugar or cinnamon sugar mix while they are still warm.
For powdered doughnuts, allow them to cool completely before rolling in the sugar.
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