glazed yeast doughnuts

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 3/4 cup scalded milk
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (.25 ounce) envelope active dry yeast
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
• 1/3 cup butter or margarine
• 2 eggs, beaten
• oil for deep frying
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 6 tablespoons milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 55 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together the scalded milk, sugar, and salt. set aside to cool until tepid. if using nutmeg, stir it into the flour, and add 2 cups of the mixture to the milk, and beat until well blended.
• in a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm water. stir into the milk and flour mixture, then mix in the butter and eggs. mix in the remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time. when dough is firm enough, turn it out a floured surface, and knead for 3 to 4 minutes. place into an oiled bowl, cover and allow dough to rise until doubled in bulk. this should take 30 to 45 minutes.
• on a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/2 inch in thickness. cut into circles using a donut cutter, or round cutter. set aside to rise for 30 to 40 minutes, or until light.
• heat one inch of oil in a deep heavy frying pan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). fry donuts a few at a time. cook on each side until golden brown, then remove to drain on paper towels. glaze while warm, or just sprinkle with sugar.
• to make the glaze, stir together the confectioners' sugar and 6 tablespoons milk until smooth. dip warm donuts into glaze, and set aside to cool.