National Doughnut Day

National Doughnut Day

Happy National Doughnut Day everyone!

According to Wikipedia, National Doughnut day is supposed to be celebrated the first Friday of June.It was created by the Salvation Army in 1938 to honor the women who served doughnuts to soldiers during World War I.

In the spirit, heres a Krispy Kreme Doughnut Recipe:

INGREDIENTS

• 8 g active dry yeast
• 35 ml warm water (105 to 115 degrees)
• 200 ml lukewarm milk
• 55 g white sugar
• 3 g salt
• 1-1/8 eggs
• 40 g shortening
• 345 g all-purpose flour
• 525 ml vegetable oil for frying
• 40 g butter
• 140 g confectioners' sugar
• 4 ml vanilla
• 35 ml hot water or as needed

DIRECTIONS

1. Sprinkle the yeast over the warm water, and let stand for 5 minutes, or until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the yeast mixture, milk, sugar, salt, eggs, shortening, and 2 cups of the flour. Mix for a few minutes at low speed, or stirring with a wooden spoon. Beat in remaining flour 1/2 cup at a time, until the dough no longer sticks to the bowl. Knead for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place the dough into a greased bowl, and cover. Set in a warm place to rise until double. Dough is ready if you touch it, and the indention remains.
3. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface, and gently roll out to 1/2 inch thickness. Cut with a floured doughnut cutter. Let doughnuts sit out to rise again until double. Cover loosely with a cloth.
4. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth. Remove from heat, and stir in hot water one tablespoon at a time until the icing is somewhat thin, but not watery. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Slide doughnuts into the hot oil using a wide spatula. Turn doughnuts over as they rise to the surface. Fry doughnuts on each side until golden brown. Remove from hot oil, to drain on a wire rack. Dip doughnuts into the glaze while still hot, and set onto wire racks to drain off excess. Keep a cookie sheet or tray under racks for easier clean up.