jo's homemade doughnuts

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Recipe by
Gloria Griffith
USA, NH

This wonderful recipe was passed on to me from a wonderful Family friend years ago as we were at camp and offered us some doughnuts, they were warm,yummy,and of course was a big hit and my husband said " Get the recipe " and I have made them twice a year,I can say making doughnuts at first are a challenge but you can do it...do it with a friend and have some fun, just be mindful of the hot oil please, enjoy

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Ingredients For jo's homemade doughnuts

  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 1/2 tsp
    ginger
  • 2 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/3 c
    oil
  • 2 c
    whole milk
  • 2
    tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 7-8 c
    flour

How To Make jo's homemade doughnuts

  • 1
    Large Bowl #1- Mix Eggs,Sugar,Salt,Cream of Tartar,Spices,and Vanilla and oil. Mix in a Large Bowl, (I myself add a touch more for stronger spice flavor especially the Nutmeg)
  • 2
    Small Cup #2- Place 2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar and the Baking Soda into the Whole Milk. Stir, let stand 3 minutes, fold into Bowl #1
  • 3
    Large Bowl #1- Then add 1-2 cups of Flour at a time,Be Gentle and turn the flour into the mixture, so as not to make a Tough Doughnut, remember these are Special and need TLC so to achieve the Yum Factor !
  • 4
    You want your dough soft and workable, I do manage to use most of the 8 Cups of Flour and if any left over I use it to manage the dough when I prepare to make the doughnut cut outs.
  • 5
    Let the Dough rest,cover the bowl,refridgerate over night, but ( I have used it about a hour or so after chilled and rested but Josephine Akins suggested they rest,and fry fresh in the morning and truthfully there is nothing better than a fresh Hot Homemade Doughnut, so you can cook after they rest. The recipe to me is easy and I have been known to make them late at night for the family.
  • 6
    Last step for first timers can be tricky. Start heating up Oil (Vegetable Oil but use what you prefer- 2 Bottles approx.)and then start rolling out the Dough , be sure it's chilled and Flour your surface and doughnut cutter and hands too. Roll out the Dough about to 1/2 inch thick or little less (save the little wholes for the kids and the big kids) and deep fry them in a fryer( electric fryers are a good choice for first timers, heat settings will be easier) or I use a "deep" cast Iron Kettle which I prefer, till Golden brown they will need to be flipped so watch carefully, keep a eye on the Grand Kids Oil will be Hot. Should yield: Approx. 4 Dozen Doughnuts (depends, on size and thickness)
  • 7
    Remove from the fryer or Pot on to a paper towel and then spin them into a mixture of Sugar,Cinnamon,or use what ever you like. We like the Cinnamon and Sugar with a touch more of the Nutmeg, Let them cool for the kiddies and Enjoy !

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