Easy donuts

(femalefirst)
Updated: 2006-08-10 17:14
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Easy donuts

Donuts are easy to make and a super treat for the kids.

Donuts are easy to make and a super treat for the kids.

1 tbsp white vinegar

100ml milk

1 tbsp shortening

50g white sugar

1/2egg

1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

150g sifted all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

Pinch salt

oil for deep frying

sugar for dusting

1. Stir the vinegar into the milk and allow to thicken for a few minutes.

2. Place the shortening, and sugar into a medium bowl and beat until smooth, then add the egg and vanilla, and continue to beat until blended.

3. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the sugar mixture alternating with the vinegar and milk, until it forms a sticky dough.

4. Shape into 10 donut shapes and allow to stand for 10 minutes

5. Heat the oil to 190oc and fry until golden.

6. Drain on paper towels, and allow to cool a little

7. dust with the sugar and enjoy.