Doughnut

posted by Som Offor.

Doughnuts are delicious and hard to resist especially when filled jam or custard. This recipe is enjoyed at any time of the day whether fried or baked .

• • Serves
  • 5
 
• • Cook Time
  • 2 hours 30 minutes
 
• • 
    

INGREDIENTS

• 5cups of Flour
• 1/2cup of Sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/4cup of Warm Water
• 1.5cups Warm Milk
• 4tbsp Instant Yeast
• 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
• 1/3cup of shortening
• 1tsp of Salt
• Oil for deep frying

DIRECTIONS

• Sieve flour, salt and nutmeg
• Add the sugar and yeast to the flour mixture
• Add the warm water and milk
• Melt the Vegetable Shortening and add to the mixture 
• Rub in the beaten egg and mix all the ingredients in a bowl and leave for 10minutes
• Place on a smooth surface and knead for about 5minutes
• Leave to rise for about 1.5hours
• Knead on floured surface for 8 minutes and roll out.
• Cut out with a doughnut cutter and place in a tray for one hour
• Put the oil on fire and when in it hot, deep fry
• You may put jam or thick prepared custard in between before frying