Super Easy Doughnuts
Description
This easy donut recipe is quick to make in just 30 minutes using simple ingredients for delicious soft-on-the-inside, cakey donuts perfect for brunch.
Ingredients
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3/8 cup milk
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2 tablespoons white vinegar
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1/2 cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons shortening
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1 egg
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 quart oil for deep frying
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Stir together milk and vinegar; let stand for a few minutes until thick.
3
Cream together sugar and shortening in a mixing bowl until smooth.
4
Beat in egg and vanilla until well-blended.
5
Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; stir into sugar mixture alternating with milk mixture.
6
Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3-inch thickness.
7
Cut into donuts using a donut cutter. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
8
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry donuts in hot oil in batches until golden, turning over once, about 1 to 2 minutes per side.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Dust with confectioners' sugar while they are still warm and serve.