sneak-ret ingredient donuts

How To Make sneak-ret ingredient donuts

• 1

  Combine 1 1/2 cups of flour with baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cloves (dry ingredients). Set aside.
• 2

  In a large mixing bowl beat the butter and sugar together until evenly blended. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until light and fluffy. Don't rush this step.
• 3

  With mixer set at medium speed, beat in about half of the flour mixture, then the milk, then the remaining flour -- mixing just until smooth after each addition.
• 4

  Stir in the carrots, orange peel, and 1 1/2 cups more flour, just until blended.
• 5

  In a fryer or deep sauce pot heat 2-3 inches of salad oil to 375*.
• 6

  While the oil is heating, turn the dough out onto a RollPat, or heavily floured surface, and pat or roll the dough to about 1/2" thickness. Cut the donuts with a 3" donut cutter, which has been dipped in flour to prevent sticking.
• 7

  Carefully drop the donuts, two or three at a time into the hot oil. When they rise to the surface turn them over. Cook until both sides are golden brown -- about 3 minutes.
• 8

  Lift from the oil with a slotted spatula or two-tined fork. Drain on paper toweling.
• 9

  While the donuts cool a bit, combine glaze ingredients, adding orange juice one teaspoon at a time until you get the desired consistency. Stir until smooth.
• 10

  Place the donuts on a cooling rack, set on a baking sheet. Spoon about a tablespoon of glaze over each one. Garnish with finely chopped walnuts.
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