Molasses Doughnuts Recipes

SPICED MOLASSES DOUGHNUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix cocoa and oil until smooth. Beat in brown sugar, molasses, 1/4 cup water and egg. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into cocoa mixture. If necessary, add additional water to form a stiff dough., Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface; knead a few times, forming a smooth dough. Divide dough in half; roll each portion to 1/4-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 3-in. doughnut cutter. Place , doughnut and doughnut-hole cutouts 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets., Bake 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a bowl, beat butter, confectioners' sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, vanilla and salt until smooth. If necessary, beat in additional milk to reach spreading consistency. Spread over cookies. Sprinkle with jimmies. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

MOLASSES DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Cream sugar and butter together. Add milk, eggs and molasses. Mix well. Mix ands sift remaining ingredients. Add to liquid mixture and mix thoroughly. Refrigerate for 1 1/2 hours.
• Turn out on a lightly floured board and roll to 1/2 inch thickness - cut with doughnut cutter.
• Fry in deep hot fat, 375F, until golden brown. Sprinkle with sugar.

THE BEST OLD-FASHIONED DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, 1 1/4 teaspoons of the salt and the nutmeg in a large bowl until completely combined. Whisk together 2/3 cup of the buttermilk, the sour cream, eggs, yolks, 1 tablespoon of the vanilla paste and the oil in a medium bowl until completely combined. Fold the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients just until a soft and sticky dough comes together (do not overwork).
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and liberally dust with flour (about 1/3 cup).
• Scrape the dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Dust your hands and the top of the dough with more flour, then gently pat the dough to 3/4-inch thick.
• Working on the baking sheet, punch out as many rounds as you can with a 3 1/4-inch cutter. Then use a 1 1/4-inch cutter to punch out the center of each round. Dip the cutters in flour before each cut to avoid sticking. Gather the dough scraps and gently re-roll without overworking the dough. Repeat cutting until all the dough has been used (you should have 8 doughnuts).
• Set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet and line a second rimmed baking sheet with several layers of paper towels. Fit a large heavy pot with a deep-fry thermometer and pour in oil to a depth of 3 inches. Heat over medium-high until the thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
• Fry the doughnuts in batches until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to the wire rack and let cool slightly. Fry the doughnut holes until deep golden brown, about 90 seconds per side. Transfer to the wire rack and let drain for 1 minute. Then transfer to the paper-towel lined baking sheet to cool for 10 minutes before glazing. (This two-step process gets a lot more oil out of the doughnuts than using only one method.) Repeat with the remaining dough, making sure the oil returns to temperature between batches.
• Whisk together the confectioners' sugar, the remaining 6 tablespoons buttermilk, the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla paste and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until the glaze is smooth and the consistency of honey; add more confectioners' sugar or buttermilk if necessary.
• Dip each doughnut into the glaze on one side (we like the craggy side, it has more texture for an appetizing appearance), letting the excess drip back into the bowl, then return it to the wire rack. Toss the doughnut holes in the glaze to coat completely and return to the wire rack. Let the glaze set for 10 minutes before serving.

MOLASSES DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature. Place the first 11 ingredients in the machine. Program for knead and first rise and press start. The dough will be just a little sticky; a tiny amount will stick to your finger. It does hold some shape while kneading. Flour your work surface and rolling pin. When the cycle is complete, turn the dough out onto the floured surface and let it sit for 10 minutes. Roll the dough to ⅓ inch thick. Use enough flour to keep the dough from sticking. Cut doughnuts with cutter. Place the doughnuts on a greased baking sheet and cover with a clean towel. Let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in bulk. Heat 1½ to 2 inch of oil in saucepan or deep fryer. Use a thermometer to help keep the temperature constant. Fry 2 to 3 doughnuts at a time. Fry them for 2 to 3 minutes, turning frequently and spooning the hot oil over them. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Check the first few for doneness. Shake the warm doughnuts, 3 or 4 at a time, in a sturdy paper bag with sugar in it.

MOLASSES DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Sift dry ingredients together very well.
• Beat egg; add molasses, sour milk and melted butter and mix well.
• Add dry ingredients and blend thoroughly.
• Preheat oil to 370F in a large saucepan or stockpot.
• Roll dough out on a floured board to 1/4" thickness.
• Cut with a floured doughnut cutter.
• Fry until brown, turn and brown on other side.
• Drain on paper towels and dust with sugar or confectioners' sugar, if desired.

MOLASSES FUDGE

Steps:

• Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with foil. Grease foil with 1/2 teaspoon butter; set aside. , Grease the sides of a large heavy saucepan with 1/2 teaspoon butter. Add the sugars, cream, molasses and spices. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Cook over medium-low heat until a candy thermometer reads 240° (soft-ball stage), stirring often. , Remove from the heat. Add vanilla and remaining butter (do not stir). Cool, without stirring, to 110°, about 55 minutes. , Remove thermometer; beat vigorously with a wooden spoon until mixture begins to thicken; add walnuts. Beat until fudge is very thick and mixture begins to lose its gloss, about 10 minutes., Quickly pour into prepared pan. While warm, score into 1-in. squares. When fudge is firm, use foil to lift candy out of pan; cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.

MOLASSES ALL-BRAN DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• 1. Stir together flour, baking powder, soda, salt and nutmeg. Set aside.2. Combine KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN cereal, milk and molasses. Let stand about 2 minutes or until cereal softens.3. In large mixing bowl, beat eggs well, Add sugar gradually, beating until thick. Stir in cereal mixture and cooled shortening. Add flour mixture, stirring only until combined. Turn dough out on lightly floured board. Roll or pat to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut with floured 3-inch doughnut cutter. Place on baking sheet and let stand about 15 minutes.4. Fry in 370°F oil until brown, turning only once. Drain on paper towels. Roll in powdered sugar or granulated sugar, if desired.