Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten,4 1/2 cups flour,1/2 cup heavy cream,Oil for deep frying,Powdered sugar,1/2 teaspoon salt,2 tablespoons shortening,2 tablespoons sugar,1/2 cup boiling water,1 pkg. yeast
Instructions:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water according to package instructions; set aside.
- Place sugar, shortening, salt and hot water in bowl. Stir until shortening is melted and sugar is dissolved; cool to lukewarm.
- Add cream, egg, 3 cups flour and yeast to sugar-shortening mixture. Attach bowl and dough hook. Turn to speed “2” and mix 2 minutes.
- Add remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, until dough clings to hook and cleans sides of bowl, about 5 minutes longer.
- Place dough on lightly floured board and roll into a 10×24 inch rectangle. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 2-inch squares. In large heavy saucepan or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 360 degrees. Fry doughnuts, turning to brown on both sides, about 3 minutes.
- Drain on absorbent towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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