Super Easy Donuts Basic 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! :).

BASIC DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• In a large, deep heavy pot or an electric fryer heat the oil to 375 degrees.
• In a large bowl, beat together the egg and sugar. Stir in the milk and the shortening. Sift together all of the dry ingredients. Stir the dry ingredients into the egg mixture and stir to combine. Chill the dough for 30 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, flatten the dough to 1/2 inch thickness with your fingertips or a rolling pin. Cut out the doughnuts using a doughnut cutter or two sizes of round cookie cutters. Transfer doughnuts to wax paper and allow to dry for 10 minutes. Using a spatula dipped in the hot oil, carefully transfer the doughnuts to the hot oil. Cook 2 - 3 doughnuts at a time, flipping them when they brown on a side. Remove to paper towels to drain. Dust with confectioners' sugar or cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve warm.
• Doughnut holes: Add dough to hot oil by the spoonful and fry until golden.
• Variations: Chocolate doughnuts: Combine the melted shortening with 1 ounce of melted chocolate before adding to batter.
• Glazed doughnuts: Combine 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar with 2 teaspoons hot milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Drizzle over cooled doughnuts.
• Jelly doughnuts: Stir 1/2 cup jelly of choice until smooth. Transfer jelly to a plastic baggie and snip off one corner to squeeze out jelly. Poke doughnut round with a chopstick And squirt in jelly.

SUPER EASY DONUTS

Steps:

• Mix the hot roll mix according to directions on back of the box.
• Cover and let rise in warm 80-85 degree area for 30-35 minutes.
• Punch dough down.
• Heat about 2 to 2 1/2 inches of oil in a large sauce pot.
• Pinch off pieces of the dough and stretch out a little bit, poking holes into the dough 2-3 holes for each piece of dough.
• Fry in hot oil until nice and brown on one side flip over to brown on other side.
• Remove from oil and dust with powdered sugar, or whatever favorite frosting etc. and enjoy.

EASY BAKED DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Mix baking mix, milk, egg, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl with a whisk, beating vigorously for 20 strokes. Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead 5 times. Roll dough into 1/2-inch thickness and cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Place doughnuts onto a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and lightly browned, 7 to 9 minutes.
• Pour melted butter into a bowl. Place 1/2 cup sugar in a separate bowl. Dip doughnuts into butter; transfer to sugar and lightly press until doughnuts are coated.