Amish Doughnuts Recipe

Ingredients for Amish Doughnuts

• 2 large eggs
• 4-4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup warm water (105-115°F)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Lard
• White Karo
• Vanilla
• Powdered Sugar
• Hot Water

How to Make Amish Doughnuts

1. In a large bowl, combine warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Add the eggs and melted butter; mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
6. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
7. Punch down the dough and roll it out to about ½ inch thickness.
8. Use a doughnut cutter (or a biscuit cutter and a smaller round cutter for the hole) to cut out the doughnuts.
9. Place the doughnuts on a lightly floured surface and let rise for another 30 minutes.
10. Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) in a large, deep skillet or pot.
11. Carefully fry the doughnuts in batches for 1-2 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
12. Remove the doughnuts from the oil and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
13. Dust with powdered sugar or glaze as desired.