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Feather-Light Doughnuts

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A sweet cranberry-orange glaze is the perfect topping for these fluffy doughnuts. Friends and family request a batch of these treats of a birthday present! —Shirley Johnson, Warrens, Wisconsin

SERVINGS: 36

CATEGORY: Breakfast/Brunch

METHOD: Deep-Frying

TIME: Prep: 30 min. + rising Cook: 30 min.

Ingredients:

  • 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1-1/2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • GLAZE:
  • 3 cups confectioners sugar
  • 3/4 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange extract

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add milk, butter, sugar, eggs, salt and 2 cups flour; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
    Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; roll out to 1/2-in. thickness. Cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. doughnut cutter. Place on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
    In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry doughnuts, a few at a time, for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. In a shallow bowl, combine glaze ingredients until smooth; dip warm doughnuts. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 3 dozen.


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