weekending & donuts

My goal for the weekend is to see friends and share a cup of coffee or tea, make these donuts, and check out some local "Mom" art that is being displayed at our family resource center. Happy weekend!

Photo: butterflyfoodie

Easy Raised Donuts

from the book Sinister Sprinkles adapted by butterflyfoodie

2 pkg fast raising yeast

2 1/2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 cup water

1 egg beaten

1/3 cup butter, melted

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp nutmeg

1/2 tsp salt

3-4 cups flour

In a bowl mix the yeast, sugar and water. Let sit for five minutes for the yeast to activate. Add the egg, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla and salt and mix well. Slowly add in the flour until it's not sticky to the touch. Knead the dough for a couple of minutes. Roll out the dough to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick and cut out donut shapes and lay them on a baking sheet to raise for 30 minutes. Fry in canola oil at 360 F turing once so both sides cook evenly. Drain on a paper towel.

Since these donuts are the light and airy sort I added a strawberry glaze to mine which consisted of icing sugar, vanilla, warm water and strawberry flavor. Once the donuts cooled I dipped the tops in the the glaze and added my choice of topping. Sprinkles, coconut or even crushed up nuts would be great!