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No-Fry Doughnuts

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/4 cup warm water (110° to 115°)
1-1/2 cups warm milk (110° to 115°)
1/3 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4-1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup butter, melted
GLAZE:
1/2 cup butter

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No-Fry Doughnuts cont.

2 cups confectioners' sugar
5 teaspoons water
2 teaspoons vanilla extract


In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Add milk and
shortening; stir for 1 minute. Add sugar, eggs, salt, nutmeg,
cinnamon and 2 cups flour; beat on low speed until smooth. Stir in
enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (do not knead). 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 2-3/4-in. doughnut cutter; place 2 in. apart on greased baking
sheets. Brush with butter. Cover and let rise in a warm place until

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No-Fry Doughnuts

doubled, about 30 minutes. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or
until lightly browned. Meanwhile, for glaze, melt butter in a
saucepan. Add the confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla; cook over
low heat until smooth (do not boil). Keep warm. Dip warm doughnuts,
one at a time, into glaze and turn to coat. Drain on a wire rack.
Serve immediately.

Yield: 2 dozen.

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