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Sunday, April 5, 2020

Dads Donuts

2 Tbls. yeast
1/3 cup water warmed
1 1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/3 cup shortening (or butter)
5 cups flour
oil for frying

CHOCOLATE GLAZE
4 ounces semi-sweet chocolate
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons hot water
*Melt chocolate and butter in microwave. Add powdered sugar and hot water. Blend till smooth

VANILLA GLAZE
1/2 cup butter melted
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
5 to 7 tablespoons evaporated milk
*Mix all ingredients and glaze donuts.

MAPLE GLAZE
1/4 C. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
3 Tbls. milk
1 Tbls. corn syrup
2 tsp. maple extract
2 C. powdered sugar
*In a saucepan combine butter and brown sugar, whisk in milk and heat for about 5 minutes on medium heat.  Remove from heat and add in corn syrup and maple extract.  Add in powdered sugar, whisking until smooth.  

DIRECTIONS
*In a mixer combine warm water and yeast, let dissolve for five minutes.
*In microwave bowl, heat milk for two minutes remove and let cool.
*Add milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening and 2 cups flour to the bowl of yeast. Mix for two minutes at medium speed.
*Add the remaining 3 cups of flour and continue mixing dough. Scraping down the sides.
*Place dough in a large, greased bowl. Cover and let rise for 1 to 2 hours or till doubled.
*Roll out onto a floured surface about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into donuts and donut holes. Place on cookie sheet lined with silpat or parchment paper. Let stand about 15 minutes.
*Carefully drop donuts into hot oil a few at a time. Turn once for about three minutes or until golden brown, drain on paper towels.  Frost with desired glazes, cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar.

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