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From Fair to Home, Super Easy Doughnuts are Perfect

I’ve been to a fair or two that had the best doughnuts you could ever imagine.  I’m not talking about mass produced from a mix, but handmade, one batch at a time doughnuts, covered with sugar when they are still warm from the fryer.  There have been some fairs that doughnuts are the only reason I go to them.  So, I figured I had to figure out how to make these precious rings at home.  Super Easy Doughnuts are that.  They are easy, delicious, and the perfect fall treat, without having to wait in line.

Super Easy Doughnuts Ingredients from Your Pantry

Making Super Easy Doughnuts is a snap with ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.  Flour, eggs, yeast, and sugar, as well as a bit of shortening come together to make a tender dough that crisps on the outside while staying moist on the inside.  I use peanut oil to fry my Super Easy Doughnuts as it has a higher smoking temperature, making it perfect and stable for deep frying the pastries.  The only tool you need to make Super Easy Doughnuts is a doughnut cutter, which you can find at gourmet food stores and online for about $5.

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Extra Toppings for Super Easy Doughnuts

You can get quite creative with your toppings for Super Easy Doughnuts.  Frosting that has been heated slightly in the microwave makes a great glaze, and you can dip it in sprinkles or confetti for a fun holiday or birthday effect.  Try nuts or coconut too!  There are so many ways you can decorate your Super Easy Doughnuts.

 Ingredients:

• ¼ C warm water
• 2 packets (or 2 T) yeast
• ⅓ C shortening
• ½ C sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 t salt
• 1 ½ C warm milk
• 5 C flour
• oil for frying

 Directions:

1. Place the warm water in a large measuring cup.  Sprinkle with yeast and allow to foam.
2. In a large bowl, cream the shortening and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well
4. Add the salt, milk and yeast mixture, mixing until completely incorporated.
5. Slowly add the flour, a little at a time, until it is completely mixed in.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until it’s smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Place in a bowl and cover.  Let set until double.  Dough is ready when it is pressed and indentations remain.
8. Turn the dough back out onto a floured surface.  Roll to about ½ inch thick.  Cut doughnuts and place on a floured baking sheet.  Cover and let sit 10 minutes.
9. Heat oil in a heavy bottomed stock pot or deep frying pan to 350 degrees F.
10. Slide doughnuts into the hot oil, leaving room for them to move around the pan.  Fry until golden brown, turning once during cooking.
11. Remove to paper toweling to cool enough to be able to handle them.
12. Decorate as desired.
13. Serve warm or room temperature.

Super Easy Doughnuts are a delicious fall treat for kids and adults alike!