Days Pretender
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2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
5 tablespoons melted shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted before measuring
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter, melted
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until foamy. Gradually add the sugar, beating constantly. Stir in the milk, shortening and vanilla
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Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the wet ingredients, mixing well. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour for easier handling.
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Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
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Roll out or pat the dough on a lightly floured board to a 1/2" thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter. Place the doughnuts and holes on the baking sheet, about 1" apart. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Brush each doughnut and hole with melted butter and roll in Cinnamon Sugar (recipe follows) to coat all sides. If desired. .........Coat with Icing if so desired.
1 cup sugar
1 cup milk
5 tablespoons melted shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted before measuring
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 stick butter, melted
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until foamy. Gradually add the sugar, beating constantly. Stir in the milk, shortening and vanilla
-
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Add to the wet ingredients, mixing well. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour for easier handling.
-
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
-
Roll out or pat the dough on a lightly floured board to a 1/2" thickness. Cut with a doughnut cutter. Place the doughnuts and holes on the baking sheet, about 1" apart. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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Brush each doughnut and hole with melted butter and roll in Cinnamon Sugar (recipe follows) to coat all sides. If desired. .........Coat with Icing if so desired.
