Herman Doughnuts Recipe - Allrecipes.com
  • READY IN 35 mins

Herman Doughnuts

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"These doughnuts are made with the Herman Starter. They're tender and tangy." 

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Original recipe makes 12 doughnuts Change Servings

Directions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs, Herman starter and milk. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. Stir flour mixture into the starter mixture until well blended.
  2. Turn dough out onto a well floured surface and roll out or flatten to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut out doughnuts with a doughnut cutter. Cover the donuts and let them rise for 1 hour.
  3. Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. Carefully slide doughnuts into hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels, sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and serve hot.
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  • PREP 15 mins
  • COOK 20 mins
  • READY IN 35 mins

Footnotes

  • Get the recipe for Herman Sourdough Starter.
  • Editor's Note:
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
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Mar 11, 2009

I have made these many times, but I substitute the milk with buttermilk and add about 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon to the mix. It comes out so good, my family begs me to make them.

 
Jun 06, 2007

these were great

 

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Nutrition

  • Calories
  • 289 kcal
  • 14%
  • Carbohydrates
  • 26.1 g
  • 8%
  • Cholesterol
  • 36 mg
  • 12%
  • Fat
  • 19.1 g
  • 29%
  • Fiber
  • 0.6 g
  • 2%
  • Protein
  • 3.5 g
  • 7%
  • Sodium
  • 218 mg
  • 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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