Raised Doughnuts

Name: Raised Doughnuts
Yield: Makes 8-10 Doughnuts and Holes
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 3 tbsp vegetable shortening, melted and cooled slightly; 2 tsp salt; ¼ cup (60 g) sugar; Canola oil for greasing and frying; 3 cups (370 g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting; Glaze or sugar coating of choice (recipes; ideas); Glaze or sugar coating of choice (recipes; ideas); 1 package (2¼ tsp) instant yeast; 1 cup (250 ml) whole milk, warmed (110°F/43°C); Sprinkles or other toppings (optional)

Preparation info

Makes
8-10
Doughnuts and Holes

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

The Breakfast Bible

By Kate McMillan

Published 2018

About

Few morning treats start the day off with more promise than a perfectly glazed and decorated doughnut. Don’t be intimidated by the frying step; it’s easier than you think.

Ingredients

1 cup (250 ml) whole milk, warmed (110°F/43°C)
1 package (2¼

Breakfast
Vegetarian

Method

Pour the warm milk into a small bowl, sprinkle the yeast on top, and stir gently. Let stand in a warm spot until foamy, 5-10 minutes.

Transfer the yeast mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Add the shortening, egg, sugar, salt, and 1½ cups (