Total Steps
6
Ingredients
11
Tools Needed
2
Ingredients
- powdered sugar
- oil for deep frying
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1/4 cup sugar
- water (115°F)
- 1 package yeast
Instructions
Step 1
Dissolve yeast in warm water according to package instructions; set aside.
Step 2
Place sugar, shortening, salt and hot water in bowl. Stir until shortening is melted and sugar is dissolved; cool to lukewarm. Add cream, egg, 3 cups flour and yeast to sugar-shortening mixture. Attach bowl and dough hook. Turn to speed "2" and mix 2 minutes.
Step 3
Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough clings to hook and cleans sides of bowl, about 5 minutes longer.
Step 4
Place dough on lightly floured board and roll into a 10x24 inch rectangle. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 2-inch squares.
Step 5
In large heavy saucepan or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 360 degrees. Fry doughnuts, turning to brown on both sides, about 3 minutes.
Step 6
Drain on absorbent towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.