Super Easy Donuts - Basic Recipe
- 1 lb frozen white bread dough, thawed (1loaf)
- canola oil
- STRAWBERRY-FROSTED DONUTS
- 1 (16 ounce) can strawberry frosting
- colored sprinkles
- SIMPLE JELLY DONUTS
- 1 cup seedless raspberry preserves (lemon curd, or other favorite preserves)
- 1/4 cup superfine sugar
- 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
- BOSTON CREAM DONUTS
- 3 (4 ounce) prepared vanilla pudding (snack-size like Jell-O and Swiss Miss Brand)
- 1 (16 ounce) can chocolate frosting (your favorite type)
- BASIC DONUTS:.
- Line jellyroll pan with foil; coat with cooking spray.
- On lightly floured surface, roll dough out to 14" x 6" rectangle.
- Using 2 3/4" round biscuit cutter, cut out 12 donuts.
- Arrange on foil, 2" apart; cover lightly with damp paper towels.
- Let rise in warmplace untildoubled in size, about 2 hours.
- In a large pot, heat 2" of oil over medium heat until 300*F on deep-frying thermometer.
- Add donuts in batches and cook, turning once, until golden and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain on rack.(Cool before filling).
- *STRAWBERRY-FROSTED DONUTS:.
- Prepare Basic Donuts recipe,using 3"round donut cutter in place of biscuit cutter; cook as directed.
- If desired, for donut holes, cook center cut outs for 5 minutes.
- Place strawberry frosting in microwave safe bowl and cook on HIGH for about 30 seconds to soften.
- Spoon some frosting over each donut; decorate with sprinkles and let stand for 15 minutes to set.
- *SIMPLE JELLY DONUTS:.
- Prepare and cook Basic Donuts as directed.
- Once cool, make a 1.5" deep cut into the side of each donut with a paring knife.
- Place 1 cup of preserves into a plastic food storage bag; cut 1/4" off 1 corner.
- Insert corner of bag into cut in each donut; squeeze 11/2 tbsp preserves into each.
- In a bowl, mix superfine sugar and confectioners' sugar.
- Adding 2 donuts at a time, toss to coat.
- *BOSTON CREAM DONUTS:.
- Prepare and cook Basic Donuts as directed.
- With a paring knife, make a 1.5" deep cut into the side of each donut.
- Place 3packages (4oz each snack-size) vanilla pudding into alarge plastic food storage bag; cut 1/4" off one corner.
- Insert the corner of the bag in each donut; squeeze about 2 tbsp pudding into each.
- Place chocolate frosting in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH to soften, about 30 seconds.
- Spoon some frosting over each donut; let stand about 15 minutes to set.
- ENJOY! :).
frozen white bread dough, canola oil, donuts, strawberry frosting, colored sprinkles, simple jelly donuts, seedless raspberry preserves, sugar, sugar, boston cream donuts, vanilla pudding, chocolate frosting
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/super-easy-donuts-basic-recipe-289980 (may not work)