Basic Sweet Dough for Donuts
2 envelopes (4 1/2 tsp) yeast, soaked in
1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 cups milk
1 cup butter
2 tsp salt
1 cup sugar (honey or corn syrup)
Rind and juice of 1 lemon
4 eggs
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg or cardamom
8 to 10 cups all purpose flour
1. Scald milk and cool.
2. Cream together butter, salt, and sugar
3. Add slightly beaten eggs, lemon, spice, lukewarm milk and soaked yeast.
4. Work in flour.
5. Knead, keeping dough somewhat softer than for loaf bread.
6. Cover and let rise one hour in greased bowl or until double in size.
7. Punch down dough and roll out onto floured surface. (About an inch thick)
8. Cover and let rise again until doubled in size.
9. Heat oil in pan about 4 inches deep.
10. Flip donut shapes so that risen side is down in oil. Deep fry on each side until golden brown and no longer doughy.
11. Place on paper towels until cooled, then decorate.
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