First Prize Doughnuts Food

NO-FRY DOUGHNUTS

Steps:

• Dissolve yeast in water.
• Add milk and shortening.
• Stir for 1 minute.
• Add sugar, eggs, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon and 2 cups flour; beat on low speed until smooth.
• Stir in enough flour to form soft dough but do not knead.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
• Punch down and turn onto a floured surface.
• Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness.
• Cut with a 2.75 inch doughnut cutter.
• Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets and brush with butter.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled.
• Bake at 350F or 180C for 20 mins or until lightly browned.
• Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan, add sugar, water and vanilla.
• Stir over low heat until smooth (do not boil).
• Keep warm.
• Dip warm doughnuts one at a time into glaze and turn to coat.
• Drain on wire rack.
• Serve immediately.