Well, I always have an excuse for not posting on Friday. THIS Friday, I was preparing for our garage sale we had today. Now it's over, and I can catch up. Sorry about that.This recipe is from my great, great, Grandmother, who was Norwegian. I didn't have a doughnut hole maker, so that's why they are hole-less. These are so good, and melt in your mouth! I made them and after they were cut out and risen, I froze about half of the doughnuts to use at a later time. When I pulled them out of the freezer, I let them thaw/rise for an hour before frying them.
2/3 C shortening
4 T sugar
2 t salt
1 C lukewarm, freshly mashed potatoes (save the water!)
2 eggs, well beaten
3 t yeast
1 1/2 C lukewarm potato water
6 C flour (about)
Put yeast in a small bowl and add warm potato water. Let stand five minutes. In large mixing bowl, cream together shortening, sugar, and salt. Add mashed potatoes. Beat until smooth. Add yeast water and eggs, beat it well- it will look curdled and weird, thats fine. Add flour 1 C at a time, mixing after each addition, until soft dough forms. By hand, stir in remaining flour, turning dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, dusting occasionally with flour to keep from sticking (about 5 to 8 minutes). Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, 45-50 minutes. Punch down. On a floured surface, roll dough 1/2 inch thick. Cut dough with a 3-inch doughnut cutter or similar item. Place on a baking sheet and cover. Let rise 30-40 minutes. Fry in deep hot oil about 1 minute on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Dip warm doughnuts in glaze. Enjoy! Makes 2 dozen doughnuts.
Glaze
2 1/2 C powdered sugar
1/2 t cream of tartar
1 t Vanilla
1/4 C hot milk
Mix till smooth.
OR, you can use that dough for cinnamon rolls, which are VERY good. Just that soft, soft bread I love.
For cinnamon rolls (filling)
1/2 C melted butter
3/4 C packed brown sugar
3 T ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Roll Icing
2 C powdered sugar
1/2 C milk
2 T butter melted
1/2 t vanilla
Well, if any of you make these, let me know, and I'm coming over for dessert! =)
6 comments:
i gained wt just reading your post! yum-
Yum! I bet that does make good cinnamon rolls--I've never thought of that before.
Great, Tara!! Travis saw this post, and now he is practically demanding that I make them!!! Are you trying to sabatouge my diet?!? (I don't think I spelled that right.) I'm catching on to your little tricks, Tara!!!
I'm going to try these donuts. What a fun tradition!!
Holy goodness, Tara. You are such a cook-er! Come to our house anytime!
Hi Tara! These look absolutely delicious! I"m going to have to try them.
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We sure miss you guys! I love the music on your blog, too.
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