Soft And Spongy Home Made Doughnuts

Happy national doughnut day, yep its a thing. Don’t believe me? Google it for yourself and then thank me for introducing you to this awesome holiday. To commemorate this holiday, I want to bring you a doughnut recipe that will have you saying hmmm, ditts issfs dervicius (ps, don’t eat with your mouth full it’s really bad manners). Whether you call them donuts or doughnuts, they are still tasty. Check out the recipe below and make some home made doughnuts yourself.

Ingredients 

• 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.

Recipe source: All Recipes

Photo source: @kitchenplaygrnd