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Sugared Yeast Doughnuts

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These classic yeast-raised doughnuts offer the perfect balance of a tender, pillowy interior and a lightly crisp exterior. Made with a traditional sponge method, they develop a rich flavor and airy texture that modern quick-doughs simply can't match. The dough is enriched with milk, egg, and shortening, ensuring every bite is soft and satisfying. Once fried to a golden brown, they are tossed in granulated sugar for a simple, nostalgic sweetness. Ideal for weekend breakfasts, holiday gatherings, or as a comforting treat with coffee, these homemade doughnuts bring a warm, bakery-style quality to your kitchen table.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 24
Calories: 1112.0
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
These classic yeast-raised doughnuts offer the perfect balance of a tender, pillowy interior and a lightly crisp exterior. Made with a traditional sponge method, they develop a rich flavor and airy texture that modern quick-doughs simply can't match. The dough is enriched with milk, egg, and shortening, ensuring every bite is soft and satisfying. Once fried to a golden brown, they are tossed in granulated sugar for a simple, nostalgic sweetness. Ideal for weekend breakfasts, holiday gatherings, or as a comforting treat with coffee, these homemade doughnuts bring a warm, bakery-style quality to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Shortening
  • 1 ea Yeast cake, fresh
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 ea Egg
  • 3 1/2 cup Flour, sifted
  • 1 Fat; for deep frying
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat the milk until slightly warm (about 105&# 194;°F) and dissolve the fresh yeast cake in it.
  2. 2
    Add 1 1/2 cups of the sifted flour to the milk mixture and beat until smooth to form a sponge.
  3. 3
    Cover the sponge and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in bulk, approximately two hours.
  4. 4
    In a separate bowl, cream the shortening, salt, and sugar together until light; blend in the egg.
  5. 5
    Stir the creamed shortening mixture into the risen yeast sponge.
  6. 6
    Gradually add the remaining flour, beating well for about five minutes to form a stiff dough.
  7. 7
    Rub the top of the dough with a little shortening to prevent drying, cover, and let rise again until double in bulk.
  8. 8
    Roll the dough on a floured surface to about 1/2 inch thickness and cut into doughnut shapes.
  9. 9
    Allow the cut doughnuts to rise for about 45 minutes before frying.
  10. 10
    Heat deep frying fat to 365ðF (185ðC) and fry the doughnuts until golden brown, about three to five minutes total, turning once.
  11. 11
    Drain the fried doughnuts on absorbent paper towels.
  12. 12
    Sprinkle the warm doughnuts immediately with granulated sugar while they are still hot.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1112.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.7g32%
Saturated Fat 6.8g34%
Cholesterol 94.5mg32%
Sodium 4934.3mg206%
Total Carbohydrate 198.1g67%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
Sugars 18.9g
Protein 28.3g57%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Yeast Conversion: If you do not have fresh yeast cake, you can substitute with about 2 1/4 teaspoons of active dry yeast or 2 teaspoons of instant yeast. Dissolve active dry yeast in the warm milk with a pinch of sugar.

Frying Temperature: Maintaining the oil temperature at 365ðF is crucial. If the oil is too hot, the doughnuts will brown before cooking through; if too cool, they will absorb too much fat and become greasy. Use a candy or deep-fry thermometer for accuracy.

Storage: Serve fresh for the best texture. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or frozen for up to 1 month. Reheat in a low oven to restore crispness.

Dough Consistency: The dough should be stiff and slightly tacky but not sticky. If it sticks too much to your hands, add a little more flour. If it is too dry, add a teaspoon of milk.

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