CAKE DOUGHNUTS

1.     INTRODUCTION

Even though doughnuts have a disputed history (and spelling) the mainstream theory is these treats were invented in America by Dutch immigrants in the 19th century. When you add the baking powder to this recipe the doughnuts then expand when put into the frying oil.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Materials:

·      Vegetable oil

·      3 1/3 cups flour

·      1 Cup sugar

·      3 teaspoons baking powder

·      ½ teaspoon salt

·      ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

·      ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

·      2 tablespoons shortening

·      2 eggs

·      ¾ cup milk

Equipment:  

·      Mixing bowl

·      Mixing utensils

·      Sauce pan

Preparation:

1.     Heat oil (2-3 inches) 375 degrees in pan. Beat 1 ½ cups of the flour and the remaining ingredients in large mixer bowl on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, 3- seconds. Beat on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in remaining flour. Turn dough onto well floured surface. Roll around lightly to coat with floud. Roll gently 3/8 inch thick. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes.

2.     Cut with floured doughnut cutter. Slide doughnuts into hot oil with wide spatula. Turn doughnuts as they rise to surface. Fry until golden brown, 1 to 1 ½ minutes on each side. Remove from oil; do not prick doughnuts. Drain on paper towels.

3.     This recipe came out better than expected, the doughnuts rose enough and we made a glaze as well. I would double the recipe if there was going to be more than 8-9 people enjoying them since it made around 16.

2.     RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

The recipe went very well.

3.     CITATION

In-class recipe