Tatonuts (Doughnuts from the Bread Mix)
- 1 tbsp. yeast
- 1/2 cup instant potato flakes
- 1/2 cup lukewarm water
- 1 cup milk, scalded
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 4-1/2 to 5 cup bread mix
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 3 tbsp. sugar
- 1-1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 2 tsp. milk
- Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.
- In a large bowl dissolve yeast in lukewarm water.
- Stir in eggs and butter.
- Add sugar, potato flakes and milk.
- Blend well.
- Add 4-1/2 cups bread mix and stir thoroughly.
- Add additional bread mix to make a soft but not too sticky dough.
- Turn out on a lightly floured surface.
- Knead approximately 5 minutes, until dough is smooth and satiny.
- Lightly butter bowl.
- Put dough in bowl and turn to butter top.
- Cover dough with a damp towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in bulk, approximately 1 hour.
- Punch down.
- On a lightly floured surface roll out dough 1/4-inch thick.
- Cut with a floured doughnut cutter.
- Place on prepared baking sheets.
- Cover and let rise until doubled in bulk, 30 to 40 minutes.
- In a deep fryer or electric skillet, heat 1/2-inch of oil to 375F.
- Fry doughnuts approximately 1 minute on each side, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels.
- While still warm, brush doughnuts with vanilla glaze.
- Vanilla Glaze: Combine all ingredients and stir until smooth.
yeast, water, milk, eggs, bread mix, butter, vegetable oil, sugar, powdered sugar, vanilla, milk
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4994 (may not work)