Easy Donuts From White Bread 2 Different Ways Recipes

SUPER EASY DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Stir the vinegar into the milk, and let stand for a few minutes until thick.
• In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture alternating with the vinegar and milk. Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3 inch thickness. Cut into doughnuts using a donut cutter. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a large deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry doughnuts in the hot oil until golden, turning over once. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar while they are still warm, and serve immediately.

SUPER EASY DONUTS - BASIC RECIPE

Steps:

• BASIC DONUTS:.
• Line jellyroll pan with foil; coat with cooking spray.
• On lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 14" x 6" rectangle.
• Using 2 3/4" round biscuit cutter, cut out 12 donuts.
• Arrange on foil, 2" apart; cover lightly with damp paper towels.
• Let rise in warmplace untildoubled in size, about 2 hours.
• In a large pot, heat 2" of oil over medium heat until 300*F on deep-frying thermometer.
• Add donuts in batches and cook, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
• Drain on rack.(Cool before filling).
• *STRAWBERRY-FROSTED DONUTS:.
• Prepare Basic Donuts recipe,using 3"round donut cutter in place of biscuit cutter; cook as directed.
• If desired, for donut holes, cook center cut outs for 5 minutes.
• Place strawberry frosting in microwave safe bowl and cook on HIGH for about 30 seconds to soften.
• Spoon some frosting over each donut; decorate with sprinkles and let stand for 15 minutes to set.
• *SIMPLE JELLY DONUTS:.
• Prepare and cook Basic Donuts as directed.
• Once cool, make a 1.5" deep cut into the side of each donut with a paring knife.
• Place 1 cup of preserves into a plastic food storage bag; cut 1/4" off 1 corner.
• Insert corner of bag into cut in each donut; squeeze 11/2 tbsp preserves into each.
• In a bowl, mix superfine sugar and confectioners' sugar.
• Adding 2 donuts at a time, toss to coat.
• *BOSTON CREAM DONUTS:.
• Prepare and cook Basic Donuts as directed.
• With a paring knife, make a 1.5" deep cut into the side of each donut.
• Place 3packages (4oz each snack-size) vanilla pudding into alarge plastic food storage bag; cut 1/4" off one corner.
• Insert the corner of the bag in each donut; squeeze about 2 tbsp pudding into each.
• Place chocolate frosting in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH to soften, about 30 seconds.
• Spoon some frosting over each donut; let stand about 15 minutes to set.
• ENJOY! :).