Homemade Doughnuts take me straight back to my childhood. Tender cake wrapped with the sweetness of the sugar coating.
When I was a kid, I remember a commercial with a weary baker heading off to work. Each morning he would say “It’s time to make the doughnuts.” It was a memorable commercial and I always felt sorry for the poor baker.
Doughnuts were a rare treat when I was a kid. Every so often my dad would come home with a couple “long johns” or kruellers. Once in a blue moon, we would go to the actual doughnut shop and get to pick out one ourselves. There were so many to choose from… sprinkles, coconut, glazed, filled, and more. It could almost be overwhelming to a kid.
But on really special occasions, my mother would make homemade doughnuts right there in our kitchen. These were such a treat and we would always get excited when she made them.
Every so often, my own family is treated to the homemade variety as well. The recipe I use is very similar to the one my mother made for us.
Homemade doughnuts aren’t that difficult to make. They take basic ingredients and your family will taste the love that goes into them. Give them a try!
To Make Homemade Doughnuts You Will Need:
- sugar
- vegetable shortening
- eggs
- self-rising flour
- cinnamon
- nutmeg
- milk
- doughnut cutter
- kitchen spider
- vegetable oil
- Dutch oven
- paper towels & platter
- paper bag
You Can See Me Making These Doughnuts in the video below.
Cut 3 or 4 at a time. Carefully place the doughnuts and holes into the hot oil.
Cook them for about a minute and a half on each side, until they are golden.
As they finish cooking, transfer them to a platter that is lined with several layers of paper towels. These are delicious already, but how you finish them is up to you.
Serve the doughnuts plain or shake them, one or two at a time, in a paper bag with granulated or powdered sugar. Cinnamon sugar is my favorite.
You could also coat them with a glaze. Store the doughnuts in an airtight container. They will keep for about 48 hours.
Enjoy!
From a Reader:
The family loved them! Your directions were easy to follow. I made a memory with my grandsons.
Karen
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