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Super Easy Doughnuts

SUBMITTED BY: STEPHY800 PHOTO BY: risa

"Really quick and easy donuts made from ingredients you probably already have. My 3 year old loves these because he can have them whenever he wants. There's hardly any waiting time. Use any topping you want. Our favorite is powdered sugar!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 71 stars. This recipe average a 3.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  14 Min
COOK TIME  2 Min
READY IN  16 Min
Original recipe yield 18 doughnuts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3/8 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons shortening
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 quart oil for deep frying
  • 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

DIRECTIONS

  1. Stir the vinegar into the milk, and let stand for a few minutes until thick.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until well blended. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture alternating with the vinegar and milk. Roll dough out on a floured surface to 1/3 inch thickness. Cut into doughnuts using a donut cutter. Let stand for about 10 minutes.
  3. Heat the oil in a large deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Fry doughnuts in the hot oil until golden, turning over once. Drain on paper towels. Dust with confectioners' sugar while they are still warm, and serve immediately.

FOOTNOTE

  • 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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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2005 by SandyBakes
I think the milk amount should be halved. This recipe is the one my grandmother, mother, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2005 by SherriA
I rated this 5 for taste but it turned out so well because I followed the others'... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by Carrie
I loved these, they were light and fluffy and reminded me of when my mother made doughnuts... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2008 by Jennifer
This was an absolutely delicious recipe. I made donut holes and they came out so light and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2007 by Lilly K.
You can substitute plain yogurt for the milk/vinegar mixture - makes it easier, and they come... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2008 by the allrecipes staff
Milk ingredient updated by the allrecipes staff on 1/66/2008. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 30, 2006 by lana
I made these donuts. They were perfect. I will use this recipe every time I make donuts. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2006 by risa
This was the first recipe that has ever made me angry. Even after taking tips from previous... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2004 by DeAnna L.
I was at first a little iffy about the vinegar, but at the end I was pleased. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by NJ2CA