How do you make doughnuts at home??

Question

How do you make your own doughnuts at home? Any kind of doughnuts. My great Grandma made some when I was at her daughters house. (my grandma)

Answer 1

The betty crocker cookbook has the best recipe for both cake and raised ones...

I made some for the kids at school using the biscuits that come in a roll from the store.. just poke  hole in the middle and stretch them out  a bit to make them look like a donuts and deep fry.. dip in cinnamon and sugar.

Answer 2

Well, find a recipe you like and then understand that it is a long process that requires deep frying.  

The first answer you got with the biscuits is a fun and fast place to start.

Answer 3

try these websits:

allrecipes.com

epiurious.com

foodtv.com

cdkitchen.com

marthastewart.com

Answer 4

This is a cute idea from Paul Deen:

Chocolate-Dippy Doughnuts

Peanut oil

1 can store-bought biscuits

1 (4 ounce) bar sweet chocolate (recommended: Baker's German's)

1/2  ounce  (1/2 square) unsweetened chocolate

1 stick unsalted butter

3  cup  confectioner's sugar

1 1/2  cup  evaporated milk

1 1/2  teaspoon  vanilla extract

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Preheat fryer with peanut oil to 350 degrees F. Separate pre-cut biscuits. Make a hole in the middle with your hand and sculpt dough into a doughnut shape. Place doughnuts into fryer and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, flipping to fry both sides. Place doughnuts aside onto a paper towel lined plate to remove excess oil.

Melt the chocolate and butter in a saucepan over very low heat. Stir in the sugar, alternating with the evaporated milk, blending well. Raise the heat to medium and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Lower the heat and cook, stirring, until the mixture becomes thick and creamy, about 8 minutes. Stir in the vanilla then remove the pan from the heat.

Stick a fork through the doughnut holes and dip the doughnuts immediately into the chocolate mixture before the chocolate starts to cool. Place the doughnuts on a plate and serve when the chocolate on the doughnuts sets, about 5 minutes. Yield: 10 to 12 servings

Answer 5

Take out a lot of bowls, spoons and measuring cups, sprinkle flour all over including yourself, Buy two dozen at Dunkin' Donuts, put them on a cookie sheet, and throw away the box.

Answer 6

Here's a simple recipe that i use,and when their done,you can drizzle them with choco syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar!!!

3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour

1 c. sugar

3 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

2 tbsp. soft shortening

2 eggs

3/4 c. milk

Heat oil (2 to 4 inches) on high. Measure 1 1/2 cups flour and all remaining ingredients in large mixer bowl. Blend on low speed, scraping bowl constantly, stirring in remaining flour. Put dough on well floured surface. Roll around lightly to coat with flour. Roll dough 3/8 inch thick.cut with floured ring or by hand to make doughnut shape. With wide spatula, slide doughnuts into hot oil, turning them when they rise to the surface. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown on both sides. Remove carefully from oil; do not prick surface. Drain. Serve plain, sugared, or frosted. Makes 2 dozen doughnuts.

Answer 7

I like to use store bought biscuits poke a hole in them and strech out like a donut and fry till browned and either use powdered sugar or icing on them they are hot and delicious.  my kids loved them and still talk about them.   No fuss and mess.......