Alices Doughnuts Recipes

SUGAR AND SPICE DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, 1 cup of the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of the apple pie spice in a medium bowl until well mixed. Stir the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon apple pie spice together in a shallow dish. Set aside.
• Whisk together the eggs, melted shortening, lemon zest and 1/2 cup seltzer water in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture. Add the remaining seltzer water, a teaspoon at a time, just until the dough comes together in a soft and shaggy ball.
• Turn the dough out onto a generously-floured cutting board (it will be a bit sticky). Sprinkle the top with flour and pat out until it is about 3/8-inch thick. Cut out as many circles as possible using a 3-inch round cookie or biscuit cutter, then cut out doughtnut holes from the center of each with a 1-inch round cutter. Reserve the doughnuts and holes. Gather the scraps together and pat them out again to 3/8-inch thickness. Continue to cut doughnuts and doughnut holes, reworking the scraps, until all the dough is used.
• Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until a deep frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F. Working in batches, fry the doughnuts and holes until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, turning occasionally. Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain and cool slightly. While still warm, roll in the spiced sugar until well coated.

ALICE'S CHICKEN

Steps:

• If using a broiler, turn it on.
• Mince garlic and combine in small bowl with hoisin sauce, sherry and ketchup.
• Wash and dry chicken and add to the marinade, turning to coat well.
• Prepare top of the stove grill, if using one. Grill or broil chicken, turning once or twice and basting with marinade, for about 10 minutes.
• Slice on the diagonal, and serve.

ALICE'S DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the eggs until foamy.
• gradually add sugar, beating constantly.
• Stir in the milk, shortening and vanilla.
• Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the liquid mixture,mixing well.
• Cover and chill the dough for 30 min.-1 hour for easier handling.
• Preheat oven to 450 d egrees.
• Spray a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
• Roll out and pat the dough on a lightly floured board to a 1/2" thickness.
• Cut with a doughnut cutter.
• Place the doughnuts and holes on the baking sheet, about 1" apart. Bake for 10-15 min.
• or until golden brown.
• Brush each doughnut and hole with melted butter and roll in cinnamon-sugar mixture to coat all sides.
• Cinnamon-Sugar: 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon, In a small bowl, combine; blending well.