Glazed Doughnuts Recipe

These glazed doughnuts are a family heirloom, perfected over generations! This recipe, passed down from a beloved grandmother, is the secret to incredibly light and fluffy doughnuts that will have everyone begging for more. The story behind these treats is as sweet as the doughnuts themselves – a childhood tale of friendship, betrayal, and a recipe that continues to bring joy. Make a batch today and experience the magic! This recipe yields a large quantity, perfect for parties, family gatherings, or satisfying a serious sweet tooth.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 98.6 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 4.6 (16 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Glazed Doughnuts

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How to Make Glazed Doughnuts

  1. Scald milk
  2. Cool to lukewarm
  3. Soften yeast in warm water
  4. Add to milk
  5. Cream the shortening and sugar together
  6. Add eggs and beat
  7. Add salt to milk and yeast mixture
  8. Alternately add flour and creamed shortening, sugar and eggs mixture
  9. Stir until smooth
  10. Cover and let stand until double in bulk
  11. Roll 1 / 2 inch thick on lightly floured surface
  12. Cut and let rise until double in bulk, again
  13. Fry in deep fat fryer until light brown on each side
  14. Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil
  15. Change paper towels frequently
  16. While still warm: glaze with powdered sugar glaze
  17. If you prefer, they can be put into a sack with dry powdered sugar, crystal sugar or brown sugar and shaken gently to coat, or frosted with one of your favorite icings and sprinkles or nuts
  18. When completely cool and glaze or frosting has set, store in an airtight container
  19. They can also be frozen for later use
  20. If frozen, when ready to serve, remove from freezer, place on microwave-safe dish, cover with wax paper and run on defrost cycle until warmed through
  21. They will be almost as fresh as when you first made them !

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

3g

Carbs

5g